Veterinarian Column: Summer foods that are dangerous for pets

Some summer vegetables and fruits, like corn, should be fed with care, while others, like grapes, should not be fed. This time we will explain about summer foods that are dangerous for pets.

Foods you can give, but be careful how you give them

·corn

·Cherry

·peach

Foods that should not be given

・Grapes, raisins

·figs

corn dangers

·allergy

Some pets may have allergies. Symptoms include itchy skin, vomiting, and diarrhea. When giving it for the first time, start with a small amount and see how it goes.

- Accidentally eating the core

The core is hard and can be swallowed whole. Wicks can be a choking hazard and can cause intestinal obstruction. Be sure to remove the kernels from the cob when feeding corn.

Dangers of cherries

·allergy

Some pets may have allergies. Symptoms include itchy skin, vomiting, and diarrhea. When giving it for the first time, start with a small amount and see how it goes.

・Poisoning due to ingredients contained in seeds

You can give your pet cherries, but not the seeds. The amygdalin contained in the seeds turns into hydrogen cyanide when digested in your pet's body, causing poisoning. Symptoms include vomiting, convulsions, and shock.

dangers of peaches

·allergy

Some pets may have allergies. Symptoms include itchy skin, vomiting, and diarrhea. When giving it for the first time, start with a small amount and see how it goes.

・Poisoning due to ingredients contained in seeds and skin

You can give peach fruit to pets, but not the seeds and skin. Amygdalin contained in the seeds and skin becomes hydrogen cyanide when digested in your pet's body, causing poisoning. Symptoms include vomiting, convulsions, and shock.

Dangers of grapes and raisins

・Grape poisoning

Grapes and raisins are poisonous and should not be given to pets. The ingredients that cause poisoning have not been identified. It is thought that the cause may be an idiosyncratic constitution.

Toxic dose: Any amount can cause poisoning.

Symptoms: Causes acute kidney injury. It causes vomiting within 24 hours, and symptoms include diarrhea, loss of appetite, decreased urine output, and weakness.

Treatment: Emetic treatment, making the person vomit the grapes they have eaten. Treatment for acute kidney injury, intravenous drip.

Even small amounts ingested can cause death. If your dog has eaten grapes, take him to a veterinarian immediately.

The dangers of figs

・Addiction

Figs should not be given to pets as they contain toxic ingredients.

Finacin: This ingredient is a proteolytic enzyme that can irritate the mucous membranes of your pet's mouth, causing excessive drooling, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Psoralen: Causes diarrhea and vomiting.

If your cat has eaten a fig, we recommend taking it to a veterinarian.

Summer vegetables and fruits are delicious, and there are many that your pet will enjoy giving them. Do not give grapes or figs as they can be life threatening. Be sure to remove the cobs from fruits whose seeds contain poisonous ingredients and from corn that can cause intestinal obstruction. If your pet accidentally ingests dangerous food, symptoms will vary depending on the individual. It is dangerous to wait and see. Immediately contact a veterinary hospital and tell them when and how much your dog ate, and receive appropriate treatment.