There is never a dull moment in our lives in the presence of our pets as they’ve become an extension of what we call family. As we grow fonder of our pets each passing day, we are accustomed to doing almost everything with them.

As human as our pets can get by being our best friends, we still need to remember that there is a difference between us in matters of their safety. As they give us their best irresistible stare while having our meal, we should not overlook the threat of some of what we eat to their health. The following are the top five of the most common toxic

foods that you should avoid feeding your pets.

As normal as it may seem to have a drink or two with friends, this activity is not something we should engage in with our friends with four paws. Alcoholic beverages and food that contains alcohol can cause diarrhea, vomiting, tremors, difficulty in coordination and breathing, central nervous system depression, blood acidity, coma,

and worse, death.

Chocolates are a great gift for our loved ones but never to our furry babies. The same goes for our morning cup of coffee as it would not help start the day for our pets but rather end it. Substances called methylxanthines are found in cacao seeds and the fruit used to make coffee. When methylxanthines are ingested by our pets, it can cause

diarrhea and vomiting, excessive thirst, frequent urination, hyperactivity, panting, abnormal heart rate, tremors, seizures, and death.

Onions, garlic, and chives are common seasonings we add to our food to add flavor. However, when added to the food we give our pets, these can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage when ingested.

Our pets do not possess a significant amount of the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. When ingested, these can cause diarrhea and other digestive problems. If you wish to give them milk, make sure they’re the milk made specifically for pets.

Throughout the day, it is almost impossible to go through with it without snacking. As satisfying it is to eat chips and popcorn remember that most of our snack foods contain large amounts of salt, which if ingested by our pets would cause excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium ion poisoning. Ba.o Medical offers a wide variety of medicine your pet needs in times of crisis with a licensed veterinarian available to prescribe the right medicine for your pets. Head on to our site to purchase now in the comfort of your own homes and they will be delivered right at your doorstep.