Some foods are good for humans, but are extremely dangerous for cats and can cause various diseases and even death! Food can be poisoned by improper cooking, improper storage, or poor hygiene. Even if you don't intentionally feed your cats these foods, you should protect your cats from accidental exposure to these dangerous foods. Knowing what kind of food is dangerous to your cat will save you from taking your cat to the hospital or even prevent your cat from dying.

1. Apples, apricots, cherries, peaches and plums

Apples, apricots, cherries, peaches and plums all contain cyanide. The stems, seeds, and leaves of these fruits are poisonous when ingested in large quantities.

2. Avocado

The toxic ingredient in avocados is "persin," a fatty acid derivative. The leaves, fruit, bark and seeds of avocados are reported to be poisonous. The amount of poisoning that can be ingested by ingestion is currently unknown.

3. Baking powder and baking soda

Baking soda and baking powder are both commonly used leavening agents. The gas from the leavening agent will make the batter and dough fluffy. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Baking powder is actually made up of baking soda and an acid, which is usually cream of tartar, calcium phosphate, sodium sulfate, or a mixture of the three. Consuming large amounts of baking soda or baking powder can cause electrolyte abnormalities (low potassium, low calcium, and/or high sodium), congestive heart failure, or muscle cramps.

4. Chocolate

Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine. These two compounds are nervous system stimulants and can be easily poisoned if eaten in excess. Different types of chocolate contain different amounts of caffeine and theobromine. For example, white chocolate has the lowest concentration of stimulants and the highest concentration in baking chocolate or cocoa beans. Various problems can arise depending on the type of chocolate ingested and the amount eaten. The high fat content in chocolate can cause vomiting and diarrhea. The effects of stimulants become apparent once the toxic substance is consumed.

5. Coffee (grounds and beans), tea and other caffeine

Cats that eat coffee grounds or beans can develop "caffeine" poisoning. These symptoms are very similar to those of chocolate toxicity, if not more severe.

6. Dog food

Dog food is not formulated to meet the nutritional needs of cats. If the cat eats it occasionally, it won't cause major problems, but if it is fed regularly, it can lead to malnutrition and heart-afflicting attacks in the cat.

7. Dairy

Dairy products are not highly dangerous but can be problematic for two reasons. Their high fat content increases the risk of pancreatitis. Additionally, cats have difficulty digesting dairy products because they lack the enzymes needed to digest lactose. This can cause a bloated stomach or diarrhea. Most felines will accept a small amount of regular yogurt or cheese.

8. Grapes and Raisins

In the United States, 12 cats that died from grape and raisin poisoning were officially reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Consuming between 9 ounces and 2 pounds of grapes or raisins, these cats digested a large amount of grapes and eventually developed kidney failure. Aggressive and long-term treatment may be necessary, so that the infected animals still have some hope of survival. If left untreated, death is likely. Despite testing, the exact amount at which poisoning could lead to kidney failure remains unknown. Any pet that has ingested large amounts of grapes or raisins should now be treated aggressively, so if grapes or raisins have been ingested, a veterinarian should be contacted immediately.

9. Moldy food

Make sure your cat doesn't rummage through the trash, as spoiled food can contain a variety of toxins. In addition to food poisoning, some pets experience tremors associated with ingesting certain molds. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea.

10. Onion or garlic

Cats lack the enzymes necessary to digest onions. This can lead to gas, vomiting, diarrhea, or severe gastrointestinal problems. If you eat a lot of onions or garlic, or make onions part of your cat's daily diet, your cat's red blood cells can become fragile and prone to rupture. This is due to thiosulfate, a toxic ingredient in onions and garlic. Signs of poisoning can occur a few days after ingestion, or immediately after ingestion. If cats eat a lot of onion or garlic without treatment, severe anemia and even death can occur. All forms of onion and garlic are harmful to cats. Includes those in raw, dehydrated, cooked, powdered or food products. The most common source of onions is human baby food, some with onion powder added for extra flavor. Cats can show signs of poisoning when they are continuously fed baby food with onion powder. Many people use garlic pills as a 'natural' flea insecticide. The amount of garlic in pills is indeed low, but if a large amount of pills are ingested at one time, it can be poisonous.