03/07/2025
Foods That Are Toxic to Pets
🔴 Chocolate – Contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and cats.
🔴 Xylitol (Artificial Sweetener) – Found in sugar-free gum, candy, and peanut butter; can cause liver failure in dogs.
🔴 Grapes & Raisins – Can cause kidney failure in dogs.
🔴 Onions, Garlic, Chives – Destroys red blood cells, leading to anemia.
🔴 Avocado – Contains persin, which is toxic to birds and some mammals.
🔴 Macadamia Nuts – Can cause weakness, vomiting, and tremors in dogs.
🔴 Alcohol – Even small amounts can cause liver and brain damage.
🔴 Coffee & Caffeine – Toxic to both dogs and cats, causing seizures and heart problems.
🔴 Dairy (Milk, Cheese, Ice Cream) – Many pets are lactose intolerant, leading to digestive upset.
🔴 Raw Dough with Yeast – Can expand in the stomach, causing blockages and toxicity.
🔴 Fatty Foods (Bacon, Butter, Fried Food) – Can cause pancreatitis, a painful and life-threatening condition.
🔴 Raw Meat, Fish, & Eggs – Risk of salmonella and bacterial infections.
🔴 Cooked Bones – Can splinter, leading to choking or internal injuries.
🧴 Cleaning Products That Are Toxic to Pets
2️⃣ Household Cleaners
⚠️ Bleach & Disinfectants (Lysol, Clorox, etc.) – Can cause vomiting, burns, and difficulty breathing.
⚠️ Ammonia-Based Cleaners – Found in glass cleaners, can cause eye and respiratory irritation.
⚠️ Phenol-Based Cleaners (Pine-Sol, Lysol) – Toxic to the liver and nervous system in cats.
⚠️ Laundry Detergents– Can cause drooling, vomiting, and burns in the mouth.
⚠️ Essential Oils (Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Citrus, Pine, etc.) – Toxic to cats, causing liver damage.
⚠️ Toilet Bowl Cleaners – Pets drinking from the toilet can ingest corrosive chemicals.
⚠️ Carpet Cleaners – Residual chemicals can cause paw irritation.
💡 Tip: Use pet-safe cleaning alternatives like vinegar and baking soda.
⚠️ Keep Pets Safe
✅ Store food and cleaners out of reach in cabinets.
✅ Use pet-safe alternatives (like plant-based cleaners).
✅ Keep trash bins secured to prevent scavenging.
✅ Immediately wipe up spills of cleaning products.
✅ Read labels—avoid anything with "phenols," "bleach," or "ammonia."
