| Let's face it your cat is a habitual beggar. Most cats, | | | | are particularly toxic to your cat. (Note that |
| unless trained otherwise, will be at your feet when | | | | tomatoes in your pets food are ripe and should be of |
| you go to the dinner table begging for something to | | | | no concern to you) |
| eat. While the little bit of chicken or turkey you slip | | | | Chocolate |
| to your cat will not kill it you will see your cats | | | | It is widely know that chocolate can be very harmful |
| appetite for the supplement enriched foods you | | | | to your cat or dog. Theobromine is the ingredient in |
| normally feed your cat will decrease. | | | | chocolate that is harmful and it can kill your pet in the |
| Your cats health depends on a proper diet and the | | | | right dosage. |
| proper supplements to maintain it's health. Also you | | | | Grapes and raisins |
| need to remember that some of the things we eat | | | | These items are mainly toxic in dogs but you should |
| are harmful to your cat. That gravy on your turkey | | | | be aware that there is a potential they could be |
| may contain onions which are deadly to cats. Some | | | | harmful to your kitty as well. |
| of the foods harmful to your cats health are noted | | | | Milk |
| below. | | | | Although milk is not toxic to your cat you should be |
| Onions, garlic and related root vegetables | | | | aware that it may have adverse effects. Adult cats |
| Onions contain (N-propyl disulphide) a substance that | | | | if fed a nutritious diet have no need for milk and |
| destroys the red blood cells in your cats body leading | | | | many cats are lactose intolerant. This means that the |
| to a form of anemia known as Heinz body anemia. | | | | milk may cause gastric problems for your cat including |
| Garlic also contains a similar substance in a lesser | | | | cramps and gas. If your cat begs for milk it is better |
| amount. | | | | to give it a small amount of cream a couple of times |
| Green tomatoes and raw potatoes | | | | a week. |
| These foods are a part of the Solanaceae family of | | | | If you think your cat has been poisoned contact |
| plants and contain a bitter, poisonous alkaloid | | | | your veterinarian immediately. Remember maintaining |
| Glycoalkaloid Solanine that causes a violent lower | | | | your cats health ensures a long happy life for it and |
| gastrointestinal disturbance. The leaves and stems | | | | improves your enjoyment of your pet. |