Foods Your Pets Should NOT Eat!

(Thanks Terri!!)

This article is from Veterinary Secrets by Dr. Andrew Jones DVM.. I just wanted to share it will all you animal lovers...

"There are a number of common ‘human’ foods that your dogs and cat should NOT EAT…The important thing is to know exactly what to avoid.
There are some very commonly known ones, such as Chocolate, Alcohol, and Coffee, but some lesser known ones such as Grapes, Nutmeg, Onion and the artificial sweetener in gum, Xyitol.

Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic.
Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches and Plums..Ingestion of large amounts of stems, seeds and leaves of these fruits can be toxic.
They contain a cyanide type compound and signs of toxicity include apprehension, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, hyperventilation and shock.
Note – it’s the seeds and stems that contain the toxic component, not the fruit itself.

In this article I give you an overview of the toxins, PLUS what to do if your dog or cat ingests any of these poisons."

To read the entire article, go here:
http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/