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Cats are the best, aren’t they?
Even if you’re allergic, you often find yourself fighting the urge to pet them.
Cats are super cute and come with a whole lot of personality.
So naturally, you would want them to live a long and healthy life.
For this, you need to pay extra attention to what they’re eating.
In today’s video, we’ll be talking about human foods that are toxic to your cat.
Besides chocolates and avocado, what else should you avoid giving them?
Chives?
Maybe grapes?
We’re talking all that AND more...
Chocolate
There could be a thunderstorm outside and my cat wouldn’t bat an eye.
But if I open chocolate anywhere or anytime, she instantly becomes alert.
Chocolates are a BIG no for cats.
It’s definitely hard to say no to their pleading eyes, but you have to in this case.
Chocolates can kill your cat, they contain a toxic agent that causes seizures, irregular
heartbeat and tremors.
You may think only dark or unsweetened baking chocolate is bad for them.
While you’re right to watch out for dark chocolate, even white chocolates aren’t
safe.
They too contain particular toxic agents harmful for your fur baby.
About 20 milligrams of chocolate per kilogram of your cat’s weight can give off mild symptoms.
And with 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, your furry feline will experience
severe symptoms.
Want to treat your cat?
Try homemade banana and peanut butter bites.
This will have them purring louder than ever before.
What makes your cat happy?
Was there a specific time they just couldn’t stop purring?
Sound off in the comment section and share your cat stories with the Bestie community.
Avocado
Avocados are super healthy- but only for humans.
Your cat needs to stay far from this delicious fruit.
But with avocados, it’s different.
The entire fruit itself, together with its leaves, pits, and bark, is toxic to your cat
due to persin.
This causes diarrhea and vomiting.
So keeping your cat away from avocado sounds easy, right?
After all, your cat won’t make an avocado sandwich for itself.
But what about guacamole?
Many cat parents have found their kitties sneaking guacamole.
No not out of the fridge.
Although given how sneaky some are, I wouldn’t put it past them.
I’m talking about guac that’s left out at a party.
Cats can easily find their way to it.
The next time you’re entertaining guests, keep the nacho plate away from your cat.
Green Tomatoes
Yes, green tomatoes can be dangerous for your cat.
The good news is cats are highly unlikely to eat raw green tomatoes as they dislike
the texture and taste.
But still, look out for them.
Cats are a bit weird and you never know when they might just decide to explore their options.
Most cat experts feel red ripe tomatoes are safe.
But the raw ones contain a bitter, poisonous alkaloid that can make your cat very sick.
It causes violent gastrointestinal issues, meaning you’ll need to take them to a vet
immediately.
But don’t worry if you see tomatoes written on any cat food.
Cat food companies use the red kind.
This too comes in small quantities.
Grapes and Raisins
The Animal Poison Control Center advises against giving your cat anything made with grapes
and raisins.
It’s not yet known what makes them dangerous for pets, but the general consensus is that
you should avoid them at all costs.
There have been several cases where they have caused kidney failure in pets.
It is best to not put your cat in such dangerous situations.
If your cat ate a piece or two, keep a close watch.
If you see any sign of discomfort, rush them to the vet.
Onion
Some of us make the mistake of sharing table scraps with our cats.
Do you do that as well?
It is indeed difficult to resist their pleas, but you have to be strict.
Lots of human foods contain onion in one form or the other.
The bad news is they can give your kitty anemia!
But how?
Onions contain a chemical that destroys your cat’s red blood cells.
It’s called Heinz body anemia.
Yo ur cat can develop onion poisoning by eating a large amount of it at once, or eating small
quantities of it on the regular.
If you give your cat homemade food, pay attention to the labels of everything you’re putting
into it.
It is not just about adding raw onions as an ingredient.
Onions can be present in cooked, dehydrated or powdered form.
And all of them are bad for your cat.
This is why you can’t trust baby food brands either.
Many of them contain onion powder.
Before we move ahead, here is a video you might like.
If you have a dog and are wondering what foods you need to avoid giving them, watch this
video and learn about the 9 foods that can kill them.
Garlic
If onions made it to our list, garlic HAD TO follow up.
Just like onions, garlic can do plenty of harm.
Giving it to your kitty can make them develop anemia.
This is because garlic contains disulfide and thiosulfates, both of which make your
cat’s red blood cells very fragile.
This damages them to the extent that the blood cells burst.
And garlic is more concentrated than onions.
So it can do more damage if as little as one tiny clove of garlic is given to the cat.
You need to contact a Pet Poison Helpline if your cat has eaten garlic.
Sugar-Free Foods
Any human food that is labeled sugar-free should never be given to your cat.
That’s because several human foods contain xylitol.
This is a sweetener that can injure yor cat’s liver.
Baked goodies, candies and even some toothpaste brands contain xylitol.
It also lowers your kitty’s blood sugar to dangerous levels.
Caffeine
Any caffeine-heavy product is dangerous for your cat.
The terrifying part is there is no antidote for caffeine poisoning.
Never give your cat drinks like tea or coffee.
Even cola and other stimulant drinks are a no-no!
Caffeine poisoning can cause muscle tremors,
heart palpitations, rapid breathing and restlessness
in your kitty.
Dog Food
If you’re a proud pet parent to both dogs and cats, chances are you’ve seen your fur
babies trying to switch between foods.
You may have seen them trying to sneak into each other's bowls.
Just don’t let it become a habit.
Dog food isn’t toxic for your cat, but it does contain ingredients specifically tailored
to a dog.
Some of them are harmful for your cat.
Besides this, dog food would not meet their specific nutritional needs.
For example, cats need more protein and fatty acids.
Substituting cat food with dog food will make your cat severely malnourished.
Alcohol
No, it’s never funny to try and get your pets drunk.
All types of alcohol are toxic for cats and should never ever be given to them.
It can destroy your cat’s central nervous system, making them drowsy and uncoordinated.
This eventually leads to loss of consciousness, respiratory failure and death.
An accidental lick might not be lethal, but you do need to be very careful when hosting
parties where you will be serving alcohol.
Do not leave alcohol containers or punch bowls open all night.
Clean up the counter before going to sleep.
Cats are curious by nature and you never know what interests them when you’re fast asleep.
Yeast Dough
Do you know why yeast is added to dough?
To make it rise.
And that’s exactly what it would do in your furry feline’s stomach if it ate raw yeast
dough.
Yeast will expand in your kitty’s abdomen causing severe pain.
As if this wasn’t enough, yeast will also make alcohol as a by-product.
And this can cause alcohol poisoning.
So you better look out for your cat when you’re baking.
Keep them busy with treats and toys.
Set raw dough aside in corners and cabinets your kitty can’t reach.
Did you know about these toxic foods before watching the video?
Has your cat ever eaten any one of these by accident?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you!