Feb 13, 2010

Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat

Last year there were over 100,000 cases of pet poisoning in the U. S. Many of them are caused by substances that may have at home, substances that may seem perfectly harmless to you. But just because something is safe for people does not mean it will not hurt beloved pets. Some of the most dangerous poisons are cat food and medicines are taken on a daily basis.

Depending on how a particular substance, it affects the body of your cat and how much is ingested or inhaled, symptoms of poisoning may include gastrointestinal problems of society and of neurological, cardiac and respiratory distress, coma and even death.

Watch your food for cats should never eat

1: Medicines for people. Animals have a sensitivity much higher than many common over the counter and prescription medications that can be home.

Some drugs that poison the cats often include:
    * Anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen or naproxen. The most common cause of poisoning pets, these painkillers can cause ulcers in the stomach and intestines and kidneys.
    * The acetaminophen is especially toxic to cats, causing damage of red blood cells. Only two extra-strength tablets can be fatal for cats.
    * Antidepressants can cause vomiting and, in many cases severe serotonin syndrome - a dangerous condition, which increases the temperature, heart rate and blood pressure and cause seizures in May
    * Methylphenidate. This attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), the drug is a stimulant for domestic animals, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature.

2: The products of fleas and ticks. Poisoning may occur by ingestion of a topical application or too zealous. Also, some products made in the fight against fleas on dogs can be lethal if used on cats.

3: Foods from people. It is important to ensure that your cat will not eat foods that can cause poisoning pets or upset stomach. The food of your cat are:
    * Chocolate. Experts advise not to chocolate, caffeine, coffee or your cat.
    * Onions, garlic, chives. These plant foods can cause stomach irritation and damage red blood cells.

4: Rat poison and mouse. Rat poison, if ingested, can cause severe symptoms and can be fatal.

5: Drugs for animals. So how can we be sick or dead from drugs to help us, cases of poisoning veterinary medicines for pets are not uncommon. Some problems are most often drug painkillers and deworming.