With the season of food excesses at the door, it is important to be aware that there are foods that are bad for our little friends.

Discover some foods that are harmful to both dogs and cats.

Caffeine

Coffee stimulates the nervous system.

Although, for us, it can be an advantage, in cats it can cause tachycardia and in dogs it can lead to a heart attack or convulsion, running the risk of being fatal.

We should be aware that, in addition to tea and coffee, caffeine can be found in cocoa, chocolate, soft drinks, some cold medicines and pain relievers.

Bones

Bones can be quite dangerous for both dogs and cats. Especially if they are hollow inside, like chickens.

They can cause serious damage, such as puncturing the esophagus, stomach or even the intestine, which can block one of these organs.

We should just give them bones of our own.

Garlic and onion

Despite being foods widely used in the preparation of our food, the truth is that garlic and onions are highly harmful to dogs and cats.

These foods have in their composition a substance that destroys the red blood cells of our little friends, which can cause anemia.

The symptoms of anemia are difficult to detect, we must be aware and take them to the vet in case of suspicion.

Grape

This fruit has a substance that is toxic to dogs and cats.

If they eat regularly, it is possible that our little friends suffer from kidney failure.

After eating grapes, the symptoms they usually present are vomiting, hyperactivity or diarrhea. In the most severe cases, the kidneys can start to stop working and they stop eating, drinking water and having abdominal pain.

Milk

Both dogs and cats drink breast milk when they are born. But after weaning, milk is no longer necessary for both.

As adults, drinking milk or dairy products can cause diarrhea and other digestive problems.

So you already know: no ice cream for our bigeyes!

The best food for our little friends is the one developed for them.

We can also make homemade food for them, following our own recipes with suitable ingredients.

There are books with recipes for dogs and cats or we can even ask our vet.