Foods Toxic to Cats and Dogs: Chocolate, Onion, Grapes

Before sharing table scraps you should know: many everyday human foods cause serious poisoning in cats and dogs. Here are the 10 most dangerous foods and what to do if your pet ingests them.

The 10 most dangerous foods

1. Chocolate — theobromine disrupts heart rhythm
2. Grapes and raisins — kidney failure
3. Onion and garlic — destroy red blood cells (anaemia)
4. Xylitol (gum, sweets) — insulin crash, liver failure
5. Macadamia nuts — tremors, paralysis
6. Alcohol — nervous-system collapse
7. Caffeine — heart rhythm disturbance
8. Avocado — toxic persin
9. Raw yeast dough — expands in the stomach and produces ethanol
10. Bone fragments — gastrointestinal perforation

Signs of poisoning

• Vomiting, diarrhoea
• Excessive drooling
• Restlessness, tremor, seizure
• Rapid breathing
• Pale or yellow gums
• Altered consciousness

What should you do?

1. Call the clinic immediately: +90 551 892 99 62
2. Note how much was eaten and when
3. Do not try to induce vomiting yourself — it is dangerous with some toxins
4. Bring the poison packaging or a sample
5. Keep the pet calm and bring them in a carrier

For appointments and detailed information: +90 551 892 99 62 or WhatsApp. Altıntaş Veterinary Clinic, serving Antalya, offers corporate-grade health care for cats and dogs.