What Your Pet Shouldn't Eat

You may be able to put whatever food you want into your mouth, but that doesn't mean it can go in your pet's mouth. There are some foods out there that are dangerous to animals and could be fatal. An example is chocolate that is ingested by a dog. If untreated, the dog has the risk of dying. Then there are high fat foods such as bread and hot dogs, which if fed, can cause birds serious health problems. 

For this blog, we've picked a few animals to highlight and are providing you with information about the foods they shouldn't eat. It can be a reference if you are unsure about what your pet can or can't have.

If you would like more detailed information about nutrition, contact our clinic for an appointment.

Birds

No flour based foods (breads, tortillas, cookies, crackers, etc.)

No fried foods (skip the French fries)

No animal meats or by-products (dairy products)

No foods sweetened with natural or artificial sweeteners

No peanuts (they carry fungus that can be deadly)

No raw beans or any type of spinach

Guinea Pigs

NEVER feed these foods:

Iceberg lettuce

Rhubarb

Spinach

Dairy

Caffeine

Spicy foods

Mushrooms

Cookies/Bread

Pickled Vegetables

Garlic

Avocado

Nuts/Seeds

Chocolate

Popcorn

Tomatillo

Coconut

Dogs

Alcohol

Corn cobs

Avocado

Chocolate

Coffee

Caffeine

Citrus

Coconut/Coconut Oil

Grapes and raisins

Nuts

Milk/Dairy

Onions

Garlic

Chives

Raw meat, eggs, bones

Salty foods

Yeast dough

Xylitol (common in gum, peanut butter, toothpaste, sugarless foods)

Cats

Onion

Garlic

Chives

Raw meat, eggs, bones

Chocolate

Caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, sodas)

Alcohol

Raw dough

Milk/Dairy products

Grapes/Raisins

Dog food

Avocado

Xylitol