Dangerous Foods for Cats
I swear someone sent me an ask about this but I can't find it, so here's a slightly belated text post on foods you don't want to feed your cat this season or any other.
Most of these foods are dangerous at a certain dosage, so cats may ingests small amounts and appear fine. Don't risk it, because you probably don't know what that dosage is or how much tolerance your particular pet has.
- Onions, garlic, chives
- Milk and dairy products (like most adult mammals, adult cats are lactose intolerant!)
- Alcohol
- Grapes and raisins
- Green tomatoes, raw potatoes, mushrooms
- Caffeine
- Chocolate
- Xylitol (candy and gum)
- Fat trimmings and cooked bones
- Uncooked bread dough
- Raw eggs, meat, and fish (the same bacteria that can give you food poisoning can also affect your cat; raw fish can also cause vitamin B deficiency)
Also, since these are cats we're talking about, here's the ASPCA's list of plants to keep them away from. Some common ones:
- Amaryllis (Amaryllis sp.)
- Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
- Azaleas and Rhododendrons (Rhododendron sp.)
- Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
- Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum sp.)
- Cyclamen (Cyclamen sp.)
- English Ivy (Hedera helix)
- Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.)
- Lilies (Lilium sp.)
- Marijuana (Cannabis sativa)
- Oleander (Nerium oleander)
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum sp.)
- Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
- Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)
- Spanish thyme (Coleus ampoinicus)
- Tulip and Narcissus bulbs (Tulipa and Narcissus sp.)
- Yew (Taxus sp.)
These are by no means exhaustive lists! Remember to ALWAYS do your research before feeding your pets anything new! It could save you a terrifying trip to the vet's or worse.