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Avocado
The leaves, seeds, fruit, and bark contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
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Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat
Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
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Cat food
Generally too high in protein and fats.
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Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine
Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea and be toxic to the heart and nervous systems.
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Citrus oil extracts
Can cause vomiting.
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Fat trimmings
Can cause pancreatitis.
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Fish (raw, canned or cooked)
If fed exclusively or in high amounts can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death.
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Grapes, raisins and currants
Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract. Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
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Human vitamin supplements containing iron
Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
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Macadamia nuts
Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
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Milk and other dairy products
Some adult dogs and cats may develop diarrhea if given large amounts of dairy products.
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Mushrooms
Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
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Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder)
Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
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Persimmons
Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
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Pits from peaches and plums
Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
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Raw eggs
Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
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Raw meat
May contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea.*
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Rhubarb leaves
Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
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Salt
If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances
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