Pets have sensitive stomachs and gastrointestinal
tracts. While many pet owners think by feeding their beloved pet table
scraps is showing affection, it may actually cause a serious medical
reaction. There are numerous “human” foods that cause severe stomach
pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting for pets and should be entirely
avoided when possible.
The following foods are harmful to pets’ digestive tracts and overall well-being:
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Alcohol
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Almonds
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Avocados
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Baby food
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Chives
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Chicken bones
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Chocolate
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Citrus
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Coffee
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Cocoa powder
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Dough containing yeast
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Eggs
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Fat trimmings
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Fish bones
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Fruit seeds/pits
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Garlic
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Grapes
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Liver
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Macadamia nuts
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Milk
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Mushrooms
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Nutmeg
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Onions
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Pistachios
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Raisins
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Raw eggs
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Raw or undercooked meat
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Rhubarb
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Salt
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Tea
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Tomato
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Tuna
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Walnuts
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Xylitol
If you are unsure whether a food is poisonous to
your pet, please consult the veterinarian prior to feeding it to your
animal. Should your pet accidently consume one or multiple of these
foods, contact our office immediately.