Just thinking about the peanut butter thing, I read this on a website:
Bad news foods
Avocados
They contain a toxic component called persin, which can damage heart,
lung and other tissue in many animals. This fruit is very toxic to
dogs, cats and most animals.
Beer
Alcoholic beverages can cause the same damage to an animal's liver and
brain as they cause in humans. But the effects can be deadly on
animals since they are much smaller than us. The smaller the animal,
the more deadly the effects can be. Even a small amount of alcohol may
cause vomiting and damage the liver and brain.
Nuts
Walnuts and macadamia nuts are especially toxic. Effects can be
anything from vomiting to paralysis to death. Within 12 hours of
eating the nuts, pets start to develop symptoms such as an inability
to stand or walk, vomiting, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature),
weakness, and an elevated heart rate. These symptoms can be even worse if your dog eats some chocolate with the nuts. The effect can cause kidney failure, often leading to death. DOES PEANUT BUTTER NOT FALL UNDER NUTS??????
Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, which can kill your pet if eaten in
large quantities. Dark and unsweetened baking chocolates are
especially dangerous. Giving your pup a piece of chocolate cake or
even letting him lick the chocolate icing on the cake could cause him
to become ill. Theobromine can also cause a dog or cat's heart to beat
very rapidly or irregularly, which could result in death if the pet is
exercising or overly active.
Candy
Candy or anything containing Xylitol (a common sweetener found in some
diet products) can cause a sudden drop in an animal's blood sugar,
loss of coordination and seizures. If left untreated, the animal could
die.
Caffeine
Coffee, tea or any product that contains caffeine stimulates an
animal's central nervous and cardiac systems. This can lead to
restlessness, heart palpitations and death, depending on how much the
animal consumes.
Grapes and raisin
Grapes and raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs. As little as a
single serving of raisins can kill them. And the effects are
cumulative, which means that even if a dog eats just one or two grapes
or raisins regularly, the toxin that builds in his system will
eventually kill him.
Onions
Onions are another common food that can be highly toxic to pets. They
can destroy an animal's red blood cells and lead to anemia, weakness
and breathing difficulties. Their effects are also cumulative over time.
Medicine
Hide medicine from your pets just like you would from your children.
The most common cause of pet poisoning is from animals ingesting a
medicine or drug normally prescribed for humans.
And this is not just because furry pals are getting into their pet
parent's medicine cabinets. In many cases, pet owners give their
feline and canine friends an over-the-counter medication to ease an
animal's pain. But acetaminophen and ibuprofen, the active ingredients
in many common pain relievers, are extremely toxic to dogs and cats.
They can cause gastric ulcers, liver damage, kidney failure and
sometimes death.
Good news foods
There are a few things that you CAN give to your furry pal. However,
you should always consult a veterinarian before introducing a new food
item to your pet.
Although these foods are normally harmless, some animals have
sensitive gastrointestinal tracts. So even these healthy treats should
be avoided if they cause gastrointestinal upset for your pet. Keep in
mind that these and other "extras" should not make up more than 5 to
10 percent of the pet's daily caloric intake.
Lean meats
Any cooked lean meat should be fine for most dogs. High-fat meats,
chicken skin and fat from steaks or roasts are not recommended.
Ingestion may lead to gastrointestinal upset or even pancreatitis.
This can be a very painful condition for dogs. In addition, most
companion animals do not need extra fat in their diets. Never give
your pet meat with the bone in it. Animals can choke on the bones, and
they can splinter as well.
Vegetables
Carrot sticks, green beans, cucumber slices and zucchini slices are
all OK.
Fruit
Apple slices, orange slices, bananas and watermelon are all OK. Make
sure the seeds have been taken out; seeds are not good for your pet!
Baked potatoes
Plain baked potatoes are fine, but make sure they are cooked no
unripe potatoes or potato plants.
Bread
Plain cooked bread is fine; just make sure there are no nuts or
raisins added.
Rice and pasta
Plain, cooked pasta and white rice are OK. Often veterinarians
recommend plain rice with some boiled chicken when gastrointestinal
upset is present.
I'm just wondering coz I gave Bella peanut butter once and my bf freaked out saying she could die, I dont want to take that chance ever again! |