It’s impossible for me to have a peaceful lunch in the kitchen, without a certain furry someone showing up its cute pinkish ears and starting to beg for food. I dunno how your pet is, but my cat is the biggest beggar on this planet. 

One sniff of food and he comes running after me and assuming that “Puss in boots”, wide-eyed, long-faced, begging attitude that does funny things to my heart. And when he also meows and pats me with his little paw, just to make sure I understand what he wants, I’m gone for good. Kaput. I’m putty in his little paws.

But, I’m well aware that not all foods that are ok for us humans, are ok for our furry friends too, and that’s why I abstain from caving in and giving him the food he’s begging for. If your pup or kitten is just as much an emotional charlatan like mine is, then you should be fully aware of what foods are toxic to them, so let’s take a look:

1. Chocolate

This yummy, velvety goodness we humans enjoy so much is the biggest No. 1 No-No for our cute companions. All chocolate types are dangerous for your cat or dog, but as a general rule, the darker the chocolate, the more poisonous it is for them. Chocolate poisoning can cause your pet to vomit, have diarrhea and in extreme cases it can cause heart problems, tremors, seizures and it can even lead to death

2. Milk and Dairy

Let’s shatter once and for all the myth about cats loving milk. While they might actually love the taste (I haven’t yet met a cat that says no to a milk bowl), it’s actually bad for them. Cats don’t have the enzyme to process cow milk, so there’s a strong change that your fluffy kitty will feel sick afterwards! The same goes for doggos, their stomach isn’t prepared to process milk either.

3. Avocado

Better keep your pup away from that guacamole! If you don’t want Mexican Thursday to turn into disaster, make sure your curious amigo doesn’t eat any leftovers from the table, especially anything containing avocado. It can lead to throwing up and diarrhea.