Human Foods and Your Cat's Health

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 whentomatoes in your pets food are ripe and should be of
you go to the dinner table begging for something tono concern to you)
eat. While the little bit of chicken or turkey you slipChocolate
to your cat will not kill it you will see your catsIt is widely know that chocolate can be very harmful
appetite for the supplement enriched foods youto 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 theright dosage.
proper supplements to maintain it's health. Also youGrapes and raisins
need to remember that some of the things we eatThese items are mainly toxic in dogs but you should
are harmful to your cat. That gravy on your turkeybe aware that there is a potential they could be
may contain onions which are deadly to cats. Someharmful to your kitty as well.
of the foods harmful to your cats health are notedMilk
below.Although milk is not toxic to your cat you should be
Onions, garlic and related root vegetablesaware that it may have adverse effects. Adult cats
Onions contain (N-propyl disulphide) a substance thatif fed a nutritious diet have no need for milk and
destroys the red blood cells in your cats body leadingmany 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 lessercramps 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 potatoesa week.
These foods are a part of the Solanaceae family ofIf you think your cat has been poisoned contact
plants and contain a bitter, poisonous alkaloidyour veterinarian immediately. Remember maintaining
Glycoalkaloid Solanine that causes a violent loweryour cats health ensures a long happy life for it and
gastrointestinal disturbance. The leaves and stemsimproves your enjoyment of your pet.