Human Foods That Are Toxic To Cats

There are some foods that are toxic to cats, and as cat owners, we are sometimes tempted to share a bit of food off of our plates,or enjoy making homemade meals for our cats, so we should be aware of possible foods that could make our cats sick. Although making a meal out of fresh food for your cat can be both enjoyable and incorporated into a healthy balanced diet,we must keep in mind that our cat's digestive system is very differnt from ours and there are some food that will not only make them very sick, but can cause fatality if consumed over time.

Onions,Garlic

N-propyl disulphide is a substance in both onions and garlic. It destroys red blood cells in cats and causes anemia. Onion and garlic in all forms; raw, cooked, dehydrated, powder, are toxic to cats.

Green Tomatoes,Raw Potatoes

Both green tomatoes and raw potatoes contain solanine, which is a glycoalkaloid poison. Glycoalkaloid solanine can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in cats such as; vomiting, adnominal pain, diarrhea. You may notice tomatoes sometimes in the ingredients of your cat's wet food, however these tomatoes are ripped and only in small quantities.

Chocolate

Chocolate naturally contains methylxanthines, caffeine, and theobromine. They both cause a loss of fluid in your cat's body and overly stimulate their nervous system.

Milk

Although we're used to seeing cute kittens being feed milk on television, the truth is many cats are lactose intolerant. Being lactose intolerant myself, I know the stomach discomfort that drinking milk can cause. Now your cat might be one of the lucking few that aren't lactose intolerant, but why take the chance? Your cat doesn't need milk; they love a fresh bowl of water minus the stomach cramps.

Grapes/Raisins

Recent research has found that grapes and raisins may cause vomiting and diarrhea in cats. Those innocent looking grapes have been also associated with causing kidney damage.

Avocado

Avocados contain a toxin called Persin. This toxin is generally harmless to humans, but toxic to cats and causes vomiting, diarrhea, and respiratory distress.

Citrus

Citrus has been linked to causing both vomiting and diarrhea in cats, and is toxic to cats.

Mushrooms

It is recommended not to give mushrooms to your cats. Although more research needs to be done to identify the specific toxin, to be on the safe side, keep the mushrooms (sautéed with garlic, yummy) on your plate.

Raw Eggs

Although cooked eggs can be a healthy protein for your cats,avidin is found in raw eggs. Avidin decreases the absorption of vitamin D in your cats, which causes hair coat problems.

Raw Fish

Giving your cat raw fish can result in a vitamin B deficiency resulting in loss of appetite, seizures and even death.

Bones from Chicken and Fish

Bones can splinter in your cat's digestive system and cause an obstruction or laceration.

Liver

If you feed your cat liver on a consist basis it can cause vitamin A toxicosiS, which is caused by too much vitamin A. This is a form of arthritis that leads to immobility of your cat's joints with extreme stiffness. A small amount of liver occasional is fine.

Tuna

Tuna is fine occasionally, but if feed too often it can cause a condition called steatitis, yellow fat disease in cats. It is a painful condition caused from a diet high in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E deficiency.

Salt

Large quantities of salt will cause electrolyte imbalances in your cat.

Macadamia Nuts

They contain an unidentified substance that is toxic to cats. This toxin has a negative effect on the digestive and nervous system.

Yeast Dough

Yeast can expand in your cat's digestive system, which would result in pain and a possible rupture in your cat's intestines.

Baby Food

Baby food sometimes contains onion and/or garlic powder which is toxic to cats.

Coffee or Tea

Caffeine, which naturally occurs in both coffee and tea, is toxic to cats. Caffeine poisoning includes increased heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heart rhythm, coma and possible death.

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