89 Sneaky Pets Who Tried To Steal Food But Got Busted (New Pics)

To be clear, as silly, witty, and adorable as many of these photos are, lots of human food isn’t meant for animal consumption. Depending on the animal species, some food items might cause problems with digestion or, in some extreme cases, even put their lives in danger.

A good rule of thumb is to immediately reach out to your vet if you suspect that your beloved pet has eaten something potentially toxic. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

For example, as PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity warns, chocolate, which contains the chemical theobromine, can be fatal to animals such as dogs, cats, and rabbits.

The darker the chocolate, the higher the risk for these animals. So, you should keep your dogs, cats, and rabbits away from foods that contain any chocolate, like cakes, cookies, sweets, and cocoa powder.

What’s more, you shouldn’t allow your pets to access caffeine found in tea, coffee, energy drinks, etc., as they can be much more sensitive to it than people.

What’s more, PDSA warns that grapes, raisins, sultanas, and currants can be potentially fatal to dogs due to the toxins inside them.

“Symptoms and toxic dose can vary, so it’s impossible to know whether your dog will be affected or not. It’s always best to call your vet if you suspect your dog has eaten these foods, as in severe cases, toxicity can cause kidney failure.”

Meanwhile, when it comes to cats and dogs, make sure that they never eat onions, garlic, leeks, or chives, which contain chemicals like organosulphoxides, which are toxic to them. Eating too much of them can lead to anemia.

What’s more, birds and rabbits should stay away from avocados, which contain the chemical persin and is toxic to them.

However, cats and dogs can safely eat avocados in small amounts. However, note that they contain lots of fat, while the pit can be hazardous if swallowed.

PDSA warns that your pets should probably avoid foods with stones or pits, such as peaches or corn on the cob, as they can cause blockages.

Meanwhile, dogs should avoid macadamia nuts, which are toxic to them. Other nuts, though not toxic, contain lots of fat in them, which can either cause an upset stomach or the inflammation of the pancreas.

Though rare, salt poisoning is also a potential problem. In short, if your pet eats a large amount of salt very quickly, without access to water, it can be fatal. Furthermore, your pets should never have access to alcohol or household products that contain it.

And make sure that your beloved floofs stay away from xylitol, a sugar substitute also known as birch sugar, that can be found in low-sugar or sugar-free products, like gum, sweets, nut butters, medications, etc. It can be very harmful and even fatal to doggos.

Meanwhile, make sure that your pets, especially dogs, avoid moldy foods and blue cheese. Mold poisoning needs to be treated quickly. Ensure that your pets can’t get into your garbage or compost bins.

And though dogs chewing on bones is an iconic thing, as an owner, keep in mind that they can splinter and cause injuries to the animal’s mouth, teeth, throat, and esophagus .

If you decide to treat your cat to something yummier, opt for something that isn’t too fatty. And make sure that the treats are occasional, not daily.

PDSA suggests that you could give your cats healthy treats like cooked white fish, cooked chicken breast, cooked turkey breast, and safe fruit and veggies, such as cucumbers, pumpkins, carrots, asparagus, peas, bananas, strawberries, and blueberries.

Melons, watermelons, and apples are fine, too, so long as they are deseeded. Broccoli is also allowed, but only in small amounts, as larger quantities can cause illness.

When feeding your cat, make sure to reduce their main meals if you give them treats. Broadly speaking, treats shouldn’t exceed 10% to 15% of your pet’s daily calorie allowance.

“Any more and your cat may not get enough of their normal food to receive all the nutrients they need,” PDSA warns.

Meanwhile, treats to avoid include those with lots of fat in them, raw meat, and… milk, as some felines are lactose intolerant.

Furthermore, fruits and veggies to avoid include grapes, raisins, garlic, onions, chives, leeks, shallots, and scallions. They’re dangerous.

We can’t wait to hear what you think after you’ve upvoted your favorite photos, Pandas! Which of these pics did you like the most and why?

What are the most blatant cases of your pets at home trying to steal your food? When’s the last time this happened?

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