What Foods Are Poisonous To Cats And Dogs?

Macadamia Nuts

Eating just five macadamia nuts, or eating products made with them, can make your dog or cat extremely sick. It does not make a difference if the nuts are raw, roasted, or if they are cooked into cakes or other baked goods. Nobody knows exactly the source of the toxicity, but macadamia nuts can lead to aggressive vomiting, depression, tremors, hyperthermia (elevated temperature), paralysis, ataxia (loss of coordination), increased rate of breathing and heart rate, and fatigue (particularly in the rear legs) in both dogs and cats. Symptoms will typically appear in less than a day and will last up to two days. When treated promptly with gastric decontamination, fluid therapy, and medication, most animals will quickly recover; without treatment, though, the toxin can prove fatal. In addition, because all nuts are very high in fats, some dogs and cats who eat them can develop acute pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, which can lead to additional and potentially fatal complications. Other nuts to keep away from your pets include walnuts, which are particularly harmful to cats.

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