Biljke i namirnice - može li neopasno biti otrovno?

People oft en treat their pets as small family members and, in addition to living space, share food with animals. But are all plants and foods nontoxic to animals as they are to humans? Foods that are recognized as a threat to animal health include avocado, chocolate, ethanol, raisins and grapes, macadamia nuts, fresh dough and xylitol sweetener. In this paper, an overview of the mechanisms of the toxicity of the aforementioned foods is explained considering the anatomical, physiological and biochemical diff erences of animals and humans. Food poisoning is most common in pets, especially dogs. Early recognition of clinical signs and the use of appropriate therapy can significantly improve the prognosis of the intoxicated animals. Educating owners about the proper nutrition and foods that animals should avoid is crucial for poisoning prevention