Have you ever wondered why your little Fifi...Fofo...Fumfum or whatever you call your little dog came home and poked at your precious Persian rugs?
Possible causes: disease, infection, food allergy or poisoning, heat stroke, or plant poisoning.
It's interesting what some animals eat without being harmed. Camels eat crickets, seabirds eat ocean plastic (source: National Geographic.org), mice eat electric cables in cars, and of course rhinos eat Volkswagens.
"In general, dogs are more affected than cats, partly because they will eat anything, while cats are picky and are somewhat protected," said researchers at the University of Milan.
Feeding the wrong food can cause pets to vomit, have diarrhea, lose appetite, become dehydrated, have rapid breathing and seizures. Even death in extreme cases. Of course it depends on how much you use.
Before serving a dish to your furry family member, be sure to share foods that can cause serious health problems.
"Many foods that are perfectly suitable for humans can be toxic to dogs and cats," researchers wrote in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
Sometimes owners unknowingly feed these harmful foods to their dogs and cats, but the pets accidentally ingest them. The researchers concluded that "...reported cases of poisoning in animals include chocolate and chocolate products, plant foods of the Allium genus (including onions, leeks and chives), macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, foods sweetened with xylitol (including, for example, sugar-free chewing gum). , ethanol from alcoholic beverages and unbaked bread dough (unbaked dough produces alcohol in the stomach).
However, according to the magazine, not all pets react the same to these foods.
Macadamia nuts are difficult to crack open with a jackhammer. It is not clear how many of these fruits cause health problems. Our boss dog usually finds these nuts on the ground and opens them easily. No obvious side effects. He also ate a mouse. He was 200 years old.
Apples, apples, apricots and plums are poisonous to dogs, cats and horses. Dogs can eat apples, but first remove the poisonous seeds and seeds.
Cherry seeds contain cyanide and are toxic to dogs. Peaches and pears contain cyanide; Cut all the way around the first hole.
Although the ripe fruits of the tomato plant are considered harmless to dogs, the green parts contain a toxic substance called solanine (Pet Poison Hotline). However, the family dog would have to eat a large amount of the tomato plant to get sick.
Sago palm contains toxins that can cause liver failure. All parts are poisonous, especially the seeds.
Consuming just two seeds can cause diarrhea, seizures and liver failure.
Bark and rhododendron species contain toxins that can cause vomiting and cardiovascular failure.
All parts of oleander are poisonous and can cause diarrhea, diarrhea and heart failure.
Castor beans contain ricin, a highly toxic compound.
Chrysanthemums and Kalanchos contain pyrethrins and can cause gastrointestinal problems and incoordination.
According to the Pet Poison Hotline, asparagus ferns can cause skin irritation when your pet touches them. Consumption of berries can lead to gastrointestinal problems.
Avocado leaves, pits and skins contain poisonous persin.
Citrus fruits contain a lot of citric acid. Although lemons, limes, and oranges are safe for humans, they are highly toxic to dogs and cats.
Some herbs that are poisonous to dogs and cats are borage, chamomile, lavender, peppermint and oregano.
According to Humansociety.org, other plants that can poison your pets include: bird of paradise, carnation, clematis, cyclamen, daisy, eucalyptus, foxglove, gardenia, hemlock, hosta, hydrangea, lobelia, euphorbia, belladonna, peony, periwinkle. , primary, tobacco tree, elder, wisteria and yucca.
Some poisonous Christmas plants include Christmas cacti, holly, mistletoe, and poinsettias.
Common indoor plants that cause problems for pets are aloe, cactus, caladium, English ivy, jade, philodendron, pothos, snake plant, begonia, dieffenbachia, dracaena, geranium, ficus and lantana.
Almost all plants that grow in ditches or ditches are poisonous to your pet. These include amaryllis, bluebells, crocus, daffodils, hyacinths, lilies and tulips.
The entire lily plant is toxic to cats: the stem, leaves, flowers, pollen and even the water in the vase, according to the FDA.
To protect your pets, choose your plants carefully. Keep them comfortable. Collect fallen leaves or leaves from around your plants. Consider protection for cats and dogs.
Aspca.org offers a complete, printable list of poisonous and non-toxic plants for pets.
If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic substance, contact your veterinarian immediately or call the ASPCA's 24-hour poison control line at 1-888-426-4435.
Your Persian rug can be replaced. Your pets can't.
