Toxic to your pets

[Cagal08]

Avocados

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.

 

Beer

Not just beer…all alcohol. Depending on how much alcohol your animal ingests, it can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, depression, difficulty breathing, coma, and possible death.

 

Nuts

An unknown toxin in nuts can have negative effects on the nervous, digestive, and muscular systems of your pet. Symptoms can include muscle tremors, weakness, an upset stomach, vomiting, depression, inactivity, and stiffness.

 

Chocolate

Chocolate contains a compound called theobromine that is toxic to pets. If enough is ingested, your animal can suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizures, and possible death.

 

Candy

Chocolate is the most common candy that is toxic to pets, especially to dogs, cats and ferrets. Any candy containing the sweetener xylitol can also be toxic to pets.

 

Caffeine

Caffeine is generally highly toxic to pets, having negative effects on both the cardiac and nervous systems. Side effects can include vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizures, and possible death.

 

Grapes and raisins

An unknown toxin in grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and ultimately lead to death. Symptoms of this poisoning can include hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea, and irregular heartbeat.

 

Onions

Onions, along with garlic and chives, are all part of the same species of plant—the Allium species. Allium species plants contain sulfur compounds that can cause stomach irritation and possibly result in damage to red blood cells. This is referred to as Allium poisoning.

 

Some human medicines

While some human medications are prescribed for pets by veterinarians, others can be highly toxic and fatal. Acetaminophen, which is contained in Tylenol and other similar products, for example, can be fatal to cats. Always consult with your veterinarian before giving human medication to a pet.

 

Other foods that can be toxic to your pet:

 

Garlic (see "onions," above)

Chives (see "onions," above)

Fruit pits, especially those of apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines, and cherries

Apple seeds

Mustard seeds

Rhubarb leaves

Tea

Potato leaves and stems

Tomato leaves and stems

[Dave007]

Hi

 

Your list has incorrect information in it

 

"""Nuts

 

An unknown toxin in nuts can have negative effects on the nervous, digestive, and muscular systems of your pet. Symptoms can include muscle tremors, weakness, an upset stomach, vomiting, depression, inactivity, and stiffness."""""

 

Nuts have been a mainstay for parrots for hundreds of years. It's the major food staple of all large Macaws. Many nuts have a very high vitamin content as well as doubling as a very nutritious treat. The only nuts that parrots won't eat are the ones they can't crack open or simply dislike. Nuts are also used in different training regimens both for parrots and predatory birds that are on display.

 

""""Grapes and raisins

 

An unknown toxin in grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and ultimately lead to death. Symptoms of this poisoning can include hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea, and irregular heartbeat.""""""

 

Grapes are one of the most commonly given fruits given to parrots. They're not extremely vitamin packed but they're still an excellent fruit to give parrots. None of the above symtoms above occur in birds that eat grapes. In the wild, they eat not only palm nuts but also many varieties of wild grapes that aren't gathered for human consumption. Some people avoid giving them to their parrots only because of the extreme mess that occurs afterwards.<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2008/09/25 00:14

[BMustee]

You beat me to this one Dave.

 

Nuts and Grapes are not toxic to birds. Hyacinth Macaws need a large amount of nuts in the diet and other parrots like to have a few a day for something to do and a tasty treat. Grapes may make parrots droppings runny but this would only be because the higher water content, not because of a toxin in it.

[siobha9]

Cagal08's post was about pets and not specifically birds. Are nuts toxic to our cats or dogs? I know my dogs love to hoover around the bird cages and eat any nuts or seeds that fall (or are thrown:angry: ). Should I be stopping them doing this?

[Cagal08]

You are correct siobha this post wasn't just directed to birds but I didn't see anywhere else to put it so feel free to move it if there is another proper place.

 

Grapes and Nuts are toxic to dogs. I work for a Vet and I try to send out ligit info to warn people but it is their choice what they choose to feed

 

Thanks

 

I also wanted to add that "Peanuts" can be fatal to birds they are very unhealthy and can carry Aspergillosis which can be a devastating disease.

 

Also sugarfree gum is "Toxic"<br><br>Post edited by: Cagal08, at: 2008/09/25 13:28

[LindaMary]

This was a useful thread for me to read, because I had specifically been wondering about grapes. Knew they were bad for dogs, but I'd seen a lot of pictures of greys eating them. I'm comforted: Mary and I love grapes, and now Max will get to try some too.