
Chinese New Year Food Safety Guide: What Your Pets Can't Eat 🐱🐶
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Chinese New Year Food Safety Guide: What Your Pets Can't Eat 🐱🐶
Key Takeaways:
- Common CNY fruits like passion fruit and avocado can be toxic to pets
- Chocolate and sweet treats are dangerous for both cats and dogs
- Stick to pet-specific foods to ensure your furry friends' safety during festivities
Understanding CNY Food Risks for Pets
Chinese New Year is our most cherished festival in Hong Kong, filled with delicious foods and family gatherings. While we humans enjoy these festive treats, it's crucial to know what foods can harm our beloved pets. Let's dive into what you need to watch out for!
Dangerous Fruits for Your Furry Friends
- Passion Fruit: Contains toxic compounds in seeds
- Avocado: The fruit's skin and pit contain persin, toxic to both cats and dogs
- Fruit Pits: Can release dangerous compounds affecting oxygen in blood
- Mango: High allergy risk and choking hazard
- Citrus Fruits: Can cause digestive issues
- Cherries & Apricots: Risk of breathing difficulties
- Pineapple: High allergy risk
- Sugarcane: Too much sugar content
Snacks and Treats to Avoid
⚠️ Important Warning:
- Chocolate🍫: NEVER give this to pets - it contains theobromine which is toxic
- Sweet Candies🍬: Can cause obesity and dental problems
- Processed Snacks:🍪 High in salt and additives
- Carbonated Drinks🥤: Can cause serious digestive issues
- Milk🥛: Most pets are lactose intolerant
Safe Alternatives for Your Pets
Instead of sharing human festive foods, consider these safer options:
- Stick to pet-specific treats ✔️
- Choose Furry Green pet food for balanced nutrition🌟
- Consult your vet about safe treat options👍
Remember: Your pets rely on you to make safe food choices for them! Keep them healthy and happy this CNY by avoiding these dangerous foods.
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