Many foods we enjoy can be very dangerous to animals. Its best to limit their diet to pet food recommended by their vet. Here is a list of a few most toxic foods that can hurt your pet. 

Avocado. Contains persin which can damange heart, lungs, and other tissues. Very toxics to dogs, cats, and other animals

Beer. Alcohol is as bad for animals as it is for humans. Even a small amount may cause vomiting, liver and brain damage.

Nuts. Macademia and Walnuts are extremely toxic. Symptoms of poisoning may include inability to stand or walk, vomiting, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), weakness, and an elevated heart rate, eventually resulting in kidney failure.

Chocolate. Contains theobromine which kills your pet when consumed in large quantities. The chemical can also cause pet's heart to beat very rapidly or irregularly, which could result in death if the pet is exercising or overly active.

Candy & Gum. Anything containin gXylisol (a common sweetner) can cause a sudden drop in an animal's blood sugar, seisures or loss of coordination. If left untreated, can result in death.

Coffee. Any products containing caffeine can result heart palpilation and death.

Grapes & Rasins. Known to cause kidney failure in dogs. The effect is cumulative, too, meaning even if your dog eats one raising at a time, the toxin builds up in their system, eventually harming them.

Onions. Yet another common food that can kill your dog. Contains N-propyl disulphide which distroys your pet's red blood cells, leading to anemia and breathing difficulties.

Baby food.  Often contains onion powder which will have similar adverse effect to onions.

Yeast dough. Can expend and produce gas, causing pain and possible rapture of intestines.

Raw fish. Causes Thiamine (Vitamin B) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death.

Raw eggs. Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of Vitamin B (Biotin), leading to skin and hair coat problems. May also contain Salmonella. 

Apple seeds, apricot, cherry, peach pits, almond nuts. Contain cyanogenic glycosides which will result in cyanide poisoning. This interferes with the ability of the blood to release oxygen into the tissues, eventually resulting in suffocation. Pits may also cause obstruction of digestive tract.

Liver. Consumed in large quantities can cause Vitamin A toxicity, affecting muscles and bones.

Fat Trimmings. A known cause of pancreatitis.

Green tomatoes. Contains Glycoalkaloid Solanine, which causes violent lower gastrointestinal symptoms.

If your pet is losing consciousness or having seizures, bring her or him to your veterinarian or emergency veterinary center. If your pet is not showing any signs of intoxication but ingested something potentially toxic, call the ASPCA hotline at (888) 426-4435. They may ask you for the follwing: the species, sex, age, weight, breed, and information about the food consumed. 

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