You may share your home and even your bed with your pet, but its probably best to avoid sharing a meal with man’s best friend or any other pet for that matter.

Here I have listed some common foods that are dangerous to your pet. Some you may know and some you may not. If you think your pet has consumed any one of these items, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435).

1. Avocado
Why: Because the leaves, seeds, fruit and bark contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

2. Chocolate, coffee, tea or any other caffeine
Why: They either contain caffeine, theobromine or theophylline, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Its also toxic to the heart and nervous systems.

3. Fat trimmings
Why: Can cause pancreatitis.

4. Fish (raw, canned or cooked)
Why: If you feed your pet in high amounts, it can result in a thiamine (B vitamin) deficiency which can lead to a loss of appetite, seizures, and in server cases, death.

5. Grapes, raisins and/or currants
Why: They contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract though.

6. Macadamia nuts
Why: They also contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and also muscle.

7. Mushrooms
Why: Certain mushrooms contain toxins, which could affect multiple systems in body, cause shock and can result in death.

8. Onions and garlic (raw, cooked or powder)
Why: They contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is not as toxic as onions.

9. Raw eggs
Why: Eggs contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (B vitamin). This can lead to skin and coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain salmonella.

10. Salt
Why: If eaten in large amounts, it could lead to electrolyte imbalances.

11. Xylitol (found in sugarless gum)
Why: Causes increased insulin secretion, resulting in low blood sugar levels. The possible effects if eaten could be vomiting, lethargy, lack of coordination, seizures, jaundice and diarrhea.

Again if you believe your pet has consumed ANY of these do not hesitate to consult your veterinarian or call ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.