In a new review of studies, two animal health researchers in Italy drew up a list of the foods that are the most common culprits in pet poisonings worldwide.
"If you are a pet owner, you might have been tempted to spoil your furry family member with a treat from your plate. But before you do, make sure you're not sharing one of the common foods that can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, medical problems for cats and dogs."
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Dr. Wise's Take
Chocolate, coffee, caffeine. Can you live without them? I'm sure you can, but if you are like me it might require a significant alteration to your daily diet! Our pets, on the other hand, must live without them, or risk death. This article sums up what other human food staples top the list of most deadly for our furry companions.
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