While pet owners should always feed their dogs, cats, and rodents food created exclusively for that type of animal, some people like to feed their pets table scraps and “people food” as a treat. The following is a list of foods that could be toxic or dangerous for these animals.
Acidic food: onions, garlic, concentrated citrus
Foods with small or brittle bones: fish, poultry
Stimulants: chocolate, tea, coffee
Alcohol: beer, wine, liquor
Nuts: macadamia nuts, pistachios, peanuts, cashews
Raw meat: poultry, fish, beef, eggs
Dairy products: milk, yoghurt, cheese, ice cream
Other foods known to cause health issues for animals: grapes, avocado
Larchmont Animal Clinic in Los Angeles offers annual exams, diagnostic services, radiology, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and other services for household pets, such as cats and dogs. The clinic also provides medical care to exotic animals, including reptiles, rodents, and birds.
Acidic food: onions, garlic, concentrated citrus
Foods with small or brittle bones: fish, poultry
Stimulants: chocolate, tea, coffee
Alcohol: beer, wine, liquor
Nuts: macadamia nuts, pistachios, peanuts, cashews
Raw meat: poultry, fish, beef, eggs
Dairy products: milk, yoghurt, cheese, ice cream
Other foods known to cause health issues for animals: grapes, avocado
Larchmont Animal Clinic in Los Angeles offers annual exams, diagnostic services, radiology, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and other services for household pets, such as cats and dogs. The clinic also provides medical care to exotic animals, including reptiles, rodents, and birds.