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If a cat is given human foods, he may develop intestinal problems and bad breath. ...
One such food, and probably the most dangerous, is chocolate. Chocolate embodies theobromine, which is extremely toxic to animals. Even foods that only contain chocolate should never be fed to your cat. It only takes 1/2 an ounce of some chocolates to cause death in a cat. Symptoms of chocolate ingestion in your pet include drooling, muscle tremors, rapidly beating heart and diarrhea.
Tapeworms from uncooked fish, obviously salmonella in meat or chicken.
Milk can cause digestive upsets in cats. Cats do not have the enzymes to break down the lactose in milk. If you must give your pet milk, it is best to buy the lactose free milk products that are available. You can also use canned milk. Liquid drinks such as Ensure or Baby formulas should not be given to cats because they
do not contain enough arginine. Symptoms of lactose intolerance in your cat include skin irritation and diarrhea.
Another food that is not good for cats is liver. Because liver is very high in vitamin A, overdoses of the vitamin can occur, especially if the cat is taking supplements. Cats suffering from too much vitamin A displays symptoms of bone deformity, weight loss and can be anorexic.
Tuna fish is another food that animal owners may be surprised to find is detrimental to cats. Containing high amounts of mercury, tuna can cause mercury poisoning. Also, canned tuna is extremely high in fat because of the liquid it is packed in. This can lead to steatis, which causes the cat’s system to lose vitamin E. Symptoms of steatis include impaired mobility, fever and flaking skin.
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One of my cat's loves chocolate milk. I have to guard the glass with my life if I have chocolate milk. It does make her sick though, even in small quantities.
It's tempting to treat our pets as children and give them treats. But we aren't always being good "parents" if we do so.
If a cat is given human foods, he may develop intestinal problems and bad breath. ...
One such food, and probably the most dangerous, is chocolate. Chocolate embodies theobromine, which is extremely toxic to animals. Even foods that only contain chocolate should never be fed to your cat. It only takes 1/2 an ounce of some chocolates to cause death in a cat. Symptoms of chocolate ingestion in your pet include drooling, muscle tremors, rapidly beating heart and diarrhea.
Tapeworms from uncooked fish, obviously salmonella in meat or chicken.
Milk can cause digestive upsets in cats. Cats do not have the enzymes to break down the lactose in milk. If you must give your pet milk, it is best to buy the lactose free milk products that are available. You can also use canned milk. Liquid drinks such as Ensure or Baby formulas should not be given to cats because they
do not contain enough arginine. Symptoms of lactose intolerance in your cat include skin irritation and diarrhea.
Another food that is not good for cats is liver. Because liver is very high in vitamin A, overdoses of the vitamin can occur, especially if the cat is taking supplements. Cats suffering from too much vitamin A displays symptoms of bone deformity, weight loss and can be anorexic.
Tuna fish is another food that animal owners may be surprised to find is detrimental to cats. Containing high amounts of mercury, tuna can cause mercury poisoning. Also, canned tuna is extremely high in fat because of the liquid it is packed in. This can lead to steatis, which causes the cat’s system to lose vitamin E. Symptoms of steatis include impaired mobility, fever and flaking skin.
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One of my cat's loves chocolate milk. I have to guard the glass with my life if I have chocolate milk. It does make her sick though, even in small quantities.
It's tempting to treat our pets as children and give them treats. But we aren't always being good "parents" if we do so.
