PET TIP: Dangerous Foods for Pets

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In response to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus has temporarily suspended adoption services, and all adoptable animals have been moved to the Green Bay and Milwaukee campuses. To learn about WHS’s response to COVID-19, visit wihumane.org/coronavirus. Until adoption services resume, WHS will provide tips to help pets stay healthy and happy. 

Every now and then, we may be tempted to give our pets a few table scraps, but there are a number of foods that humans ingest safely that are quite dangerous for pets. 

Most people already know that chocolate and caffeine are not safe, but did you know that avocados can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs? Birds and rodents may even experience congestion, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart! 

Some other foods that are less well known for being dangerous to pets are salt, milk, onions, garlic, chives and yeast dough. The list goes on and on, so it’s best to play it safe: Stick with foods that are meant for your pets instead of giving them part of your meal. 

If you suspect your pet has eaten any dangerous foods, call your veterinarian right away or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435.