Feeding human foods to dogs and cats can be dangerous and result in them experiencing symptoms of pet toxicity. Therefore, precautions are established to prevent pets from experiencing menacing pet toxicity symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, seizures, heart palpitations, drooling, and organ failure of the kidneys and liver.

Additionally, some foods that we enjoy sharing with pets may result in them expressing an allergic reaction by having excessive itching or digestive issues from dairy products like ice cream, cheese, and milk. The effects of feeding the following human foods to dogs and cats can be quire harmful and even result in pet toxicity:

1. Onions and garlic
Garlic and onions are delicious vegetables that are normally enjoyed by humans and often have satisfying health benefits as well, but when these foods are digested by pets they can have extremely devastating side effects. They may seem trivial in nature with a minor case of vomiting or diarrhea, however the ongoing health hazards can lead to damaged red blood cells and causing anemia. This is evident regardless to the formation of which they digest the veggie, be it fresh, or powdered.

2. Raisins and grapes
The consumption of fresh fruits are encouraged and beneficial for humans, but not necessarily for dogs and cats. You may be wondering why, because research has shown that when dogs and cats ingest the vitis species of the grapevine family of fruits, this has resulted in them experiencing kidney failure and can be potentially deadly, especially for dogs. These fruits have been known to reduce the flow of blood to the kidneys. Early symptoms of toxicity may be hyperactivity and vomiting for cats.

3. Bones and raw meat
Feeding raw meats and bones to dogs and cats may seem like a natural act of behavior. Yes, this would be true if they were nurtured within their instinctive habitat within the wild. However, it is important to know and understand that pets are domesticated animals with sensitive immune systems and nutritional needs. The dietary lifestyle of domesticated animals are different from that of those in their natural wild habitation. With this in mind, raw meats can be a safe haven for deadly bacterial pathogens like salmonella and other autoimmune arbitrated diseases that can be easily spread via cross contamination. Another concept to note, is the hidden risk of dogs and cats choking on bones, breaking and/or cracking their teeth, or having them struggling with an unknown internal perforation because their bodies can’t functionally digest the nutrients of the bone composition.

4. Chocolate and caffeine
Yes, even chocolate has its boundaries with dogs and cats. It is known that humans often feast on diets that are high in chocolate and caffeine substances, but be aware that frequently and carelessly indulging dogs and cats in this lifestyle can result in ill effects to their bodies. Rapid breathing, muscle tremors, and agitation are symptoms of caffeine poisoning, to watch for with your pet. Chocolate treats are made of the cocoa bean. Cocoa contains a compound substance called theobromine that is toxic in large quantities when digested by pets and may result in cardiac palpitations.