Many people think of their pets so fondly, as if they were their children. Having no children myself, I can plead guilty to doting a bit of maternal instinct on my cat, Sophie. I refer to her as “my little girl.”
Thinking of pets as little people can have unforeseen consequences. For example, you’re enjoying a tasty meal. Fluffy and Fido are looking up at you with their big, brown eyes. What harm can a bit of meatloaf do? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Dogs and cats evolved differently over time. Their physiology does not mirror people’s. Thus, they process foods differently.
You probably all know that chocolate is toxic to pets, dark chocolate especially. Other not-so-obvious food items can also be toxic. Avocados, onions, garlic, and chives can all cause gastro-intestinal distress. While we immediately associate cats and milk, cats can be lactose-intolerant. Feeding pets people foods containing xylitol, a sweetener found in bakery items and candy, can interfere with insulin release and possibly lead to liver failure.
While it’s often with only the best intentions, feeding your pet people food can cause serious harm to your pet. For your pet’s sake, stick to the dog or cat food.
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