title: Hidden dangers in the kitchen: common foods toxic to dogs and cats.
abstract: Many foods and food additives that are safe for human consumption can be extremely toxic to pets. Recognizing the clinical signs and clinicopathologic changes associated with these toxins allows prompt initiation of appropriate therapy. As with many other toxins, decontamination and supportive care are the mainstays of therapy for food toxicosis. Educating owners about foods and food additives that are unsafe for dogs and cats can help prevent toxicosis.
authors.affiliation: Bluepearl Specialty and Emergency, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gugler
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Piscitelli
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dennis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001939:Bread / Q000633:toxicity; D002099:Cacao / Q000633:toxicity; D002110:Caffeine / Q000633:toxicity; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004285:Dogs; D000431:Ethanol / Q000633:toxicity; D005502:Food / Q000633:toxicity*; D005737:Garlic / Q000633:toxicity; D039106:Macadamia / Q000633:toxicity; D019697:Onions / Q000633:toxicity; D027843:Vitis / Q000633:toxicity; D014993:Xylitol / Q000633:toxicity
chemical_list: D002110:Caffeine; D000431:Ethanol; D014993:Xylitol