For every cat owner, their feline's health is of paramount importance. Owners must constantly monitor their cat's well-being. However, many hidden health risks for cats lurk in our daily lives, and these risks aren't caused by anything dangerous, but rather by our food. Therefore, do you know which foods your cat should absolutely never eat? 
I. Milk and other dairy products
What's wrong with giving your cat a small dish of milk and a piece of cheese? Actually, most cats are lactose intolerant, meaning their digestive system can't process dairy products. So if you give them these, they'll get diarrhea because they can't digest them.
II. Grapes, Raisins
Grapes and raisins are often fed to pets, but this is not a good thing. The exact reasons aren't entirely clear, but these foods can lead to kidney failure. Even small amounts can cause illness, repeated vomiting, and hyperactivity. Although they may not appear sick, these foods are actually affecting them. Therefore, it's best to avoid feeding them grapes and raisins.
III. Coffee
Large amounts of coffee can be fatal to your cat, and there is no antidote. Symptoms of caffeine poisoning include restlessness, rapid breathing, palpitations, muscle tremors, and convulsions. Caffeine is commonly found in tea and coffee, including coffee beans and ground coffee. It can also be found in cocoa powder, chocolate, cola, and some stimulants such as Red Bull, as well as some cold medicines and painkillers.
IV. Chocolate
Chocolate can be fatal to cats. Although cats themselves don't eat these foods, sometimes owners coax them into eating chocolate, or others give it to them. The toxic agent in chocolate is theobromine, which is present in all types of chocolate, including white chocolate. The most dangerous are unsweetened, unbaked, or dark chocolate. After eating chocolate, cats will experience abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizures, and death.
5. Chewing gum and candy
Xylitol is found in candy, chewing gum, toothpaste, baked goods, and some diet foods. Xylitol causes an increase in insulin levels in cats, which lowers their blood sugar. Xylitol can also damage the liver, with main symptoms including vomiting, lethargy, and incoordination. Some cats may also experience seizures after ingestion, and liver damage can occur within days.
VI. Plants
1. Evergreen
If a pet ingests this substance, it may experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it may gradually fall into a coma and die.
2. Dripping Water Guanyin
Its leaf sap is poisonous if ingested, and the water dripping from the leaves is also toxic. Accidental contact with or ingestion of its sap can cause discomfort and even coma.
3. Lily
It is highly toxic to pets and can cause severe kidney damage.
4. Narcissus
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and drowsiness; in severe cases, it can lead to convulsions, paralysis, and death.
5. Azalea
It severely affects the central nervous system of animals, causing vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness, and depression. In severe cases, it can lead to cardiovascular collapse, coma, and death.
6. Cyclamen
The roots are the most toxic part; ingestion can irritate the intestines, causing severe vomiting, and in severe cases, death.
7. Amaryllis
It can cause vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, excessive salivation, loss of appetite, and tremors.
8. Ivy
It can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, excessive salivation, and diarrhea.
9. Oleander
All parts are toxic and can cause gastrointestinal irritation, abnormal heart function, hypothermia, and even death.
VII. Batteries
Cats often ingest batteries (although it's more common in dogs). A torn or broken battery can cause chemical burns and heavy metal poisoning, while swallowing it whole can lead to intestinal obstruction. All types of batteries are potentially toxic, so if you suspect your cat has ingested a battery, please inform your veterinarian immediately.
