1820080621181956puppywithfoodbowl A new poll from the People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals Britain found that 91 percent
of respondents gave pets leftovers as a special treat. The PETA
study also found that the 10 most potentially harmful treats
commonly fed to pets are fruit, leftovers, milk, fat trimmings,
bones, raw meat, chocolate, sugary foods, alcohol and salt.
What's scarier? Almost 40 percent said they didn't know
chocolate can be toxic to animals and nearly a third said they
gave their pets milk, which can cause stomach upsets and
diarrhea. In the wake of this report, WebVet wanted to refresh
your memory about which foods are toxic and dangerous to pets:
Avocados contain a toxin known as persin. Persin is found in
various parts of the avocado and avocado trees (eg, leaves,
rind, etc). This toxin is known mostly to cause vomiting and
diarrhea. Birds and small pets seem most affected by the
negative side effects of consuming avocado. Not just beer…all
alcohol. Depending on how much alcohol your