Raw Dough
Raw bread dough can expand inside a pet’s stomach, causing pain and discomfort. This is because raw dough expands in the warm moist environment of your pets’ stomachs when yeast present in it ferments. Symptoms include lethargy, disorientation, vomiting/diarrhea, problems breathing due to excessive salivation leading to swelling. Ingestion could also lead to intestinal rupture or perforations where bacteria are released into the bloodstream creating septic shock, an illness that becomes life-threatening very quickly without prompt veterinary intervention.
Raw Meat Or Fish
There are many reasons you should not feed your pet raw meat or fish. First, off cooking, these foods will kill any parasites that may be present, which makes them safe to eat for humans. However, it will not kill the bacteria that can cause food poisoning in our pets, including salmonella and E Coli. Pets are also more sensitive than us when it comes to parasitic infections such as toxoplasmosis, so you should never feed your pet raw meats or fish due to this risk alone.
Onion And Garlic
Onion and garlic contain a toxin called thiosulphate which can damage red blood cells leading to anemia. The ingestion of these substances within small animals can lead to this condition. Other symptoms include lethargy, weakness, loss of appetite, vomiting/diarrhea with traces of blood present due to ulcerations within the digestive tract; fever; dehydration, etc. If left untreated, it could result in death from heart or respiratory failure secondary to low levels of oxygen within their system as well as kidney damage.
Bones
Dogs and cats should not be given any bones to chew on because their digestive system cannot handle this kind of food. When they ingest the bone fragments, it could obstruct their intestinal tract, leading to a life-threatening condition called peritonitis (inflammation within the abdominal cavity). The symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea with traces of blood present due to ulcerations in the intestines; lethargy or depression; lack of appetite; fever; dehydration, etc.
Conclusion
So as you can see, there are quite a few things that you should never give to your pets. By being aware of the dangers associated with these foods, you can help keep your furry friends safe and healthy. Always consult with your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns about what is safe for them to eat.
