Dangerous foods to cats

Human medications should not be given to your cat unless directed by a veterinarian. Toxic drugs include Ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen), Paracetamol (e.g. Panadol), Antidepressants, and sleep medications, among others.

Raw meat can carry Salmonella bacteria. Salmonellosis causes diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), vomiting, inappetence, fever etc. which can be life-theatening especially to kittens. Bones (raw or cooked) can cause gastrointestinal obstruction.

Lilies are highly toxic to cats when ingested and can cause fatal kidney failure if untreated. Symptoms of toxicity include gastrointestinal upset (vomiting), lethargy and depression.

Garlic, onions, chives and leeks all contain compounds which damage the red blood cells of cats and dogs, resulting in anaemia, organ failure, or death.