food toxic too cats

[missmooncat]

Hi have just read a post about foods that can be toxic to dogs,was really surprised by some of them,will never be giving them certain things again.

On the same thread does anyone know what foods can be toxic to cats?

thanks

[Litchick]

Poinsettias and chocolate are the only two I know of. If anyone else knows more, please tell us!

[nickmo]

Excess raw liver will cause an overdose of Vit A which will harm cats.

Onion and garlic are poisonous, tomato and potato (relatives of the nightshade family) too.

Many house plants are also toxic - lillies, Philodendron, Lily of the Valley, Deadly Nightshade, Swiss Cheese plant, Further info here: http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/l/bltoxicplants.htm

[wolf63]

My cat advised me that the meat that is in sachets of food is toxic, only the jelly was edible. Thus I had to throw out three sachets of dried up meat every morning.

Sadly due to old age George died on Wednesday. I am reading all the animal stuff on AB to try and cheer myself up. I rationalise that he was blind and having fits but he was still my baby.

[Noweia]

Also onions, tomatoes, and potentially grapes.

Cats also seem to think antifreeze is food - but this is also highly toxic!

[Litchick]

Oh wolf -- my sympathies to you! It's an awful feeling to lose a beloved pet and I just want you to know my thoughts are with you.xx

[missmooncat]

oh wolf -sympathies to you too,i`m really sorry.

Thanks for all the answers my cat has a liking for garlicky foods like Kebab meat,garlic chicken etc hope its not been harming him