Are we helping or hurting our favorite fluffies?
We may give milk to a cat or peanut butter to a dog as a treat, but we can’t forget that their bodies are different than ours and need a different array of nutrients.
Are we helping or hurting our favorite fluffies?
Check out how some ordinary foods can impact them.
1. Citrus
Cats should avoid this food!
Don’t give any citrus to a cat because it’s toxic for them and causes skin burns after exposure to sunlight. Also, after eating any part of a lemon, they may suffer from weakness, depression, vomiting, and tremors.
2. Raw meat
Cats and dogs should avoid this food!
Raw food diets for pets are controversial. On one hand, it’s a good source of protein, but on the other hand, it has bacteria that can harm your pet’s digestion. Certain strains of bacteria can result in sickness.
3. Yeast dough
Dogs should avoid this food!
Raw bread dough that contains yeast can lead to poisoning in dogs. The dough can expand in the dog’s stomach and cause abdominal distention. As the yeast ferments, blood ethanol can rise to toxic levels. The yeast cells will produce ethanol which leads to a lack of coordination and vomiting.
4. Pet food that isn’t recommended for this kind of animal
Cats and dogs should avoid this food!
It’s not toxic to give dog food to cats or vice versa, but different kinds of animals need different nutrients. Cat food contains higher protein levels and calories. Dogs need a diet with more fiber.
Cat food also consists of high levels of taurine. They need it for a balanced metabolism. This ingredient is missing in dog food because they can’t metabolize it.
5. Canned tuna
Cats and dogs should avoid this food!
The biggest lovers of tuna are cats, but even dogs may sometimes consider it to be a treat. Even if your cat demands it, they shouldn’t be fed canned tuna on a daily basis because it can cause poisoning due to mercury, especially if it contains salt or oil.
6. Beans
Cats and dogs should avoid this food!
The main problem with canned beans is that they contain preservatives and salt, which are dangerous for pets. For example, half a cup of canned beans contains about 400 to 500 milligrams of sodium. But a pet’s sodium tolerance is very low.
7. Peanut butter
Cats and dogs should avoid this food!
Typically, dogs like peanut butter as a treat. But some manufacturers are now adding xylitol to this product, which is toxic to pets. Xylitol is a sweetener that is used instead of sugar because it’s lower in calories. Xylitol can cause low blood sugar and liver failure in pets.
8. Milk
Cats and dogs should avoid this food!
A few tablespoons for your dog are okay. Ultimately, this product contains fat that can lead to obesity. Giving a whole bowl of it to your pet can lead to diarrhea, an upset stomach, and vomiting. And don’t forget that they’re like us and can be intolerant to lactose — in fact, almost all cats have a lactose intolerance.
9. Almonds
Cats and dogs should avoid this food!
Almonds are not generally forbidden by most experts, but there are some risks that you should know about. Eating large quantities of almonds regularly (or even just once) can cause stomach distress, obesity, and pancreatitis in pets. The symptoms can include vomiting, bloating, and diarrhea.
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