Your cats and dogs love their treats, but be careful when you give them fruits and vegetables because some may be poisonous to your furry friends.

Sometimes it is only a part of the plant that is toxic, but caution should be used whenever you are giving your pet something new. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, thousands of dogs and cats suffer from accidental ingestion of household poisons each year.

Certain foods can upset their stomach, damage or even kill your pet. That is why it is so important to be aware of the dangers of specific options.

What CAN you feed them? PetMD recommends blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, frozen bananas, green beans, carrots or sweet potatoes.

9 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Never Feed to Your Pets

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    Avocados

    Eating avocados can induce vomiting in your pet.

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    Onions

    These vegetables are toxic to pets. Look out for signs of lethargy, elevated heart/respiratory rates, pale gums, and collapse. Garlic is also another food to avoid completely for the same issues.

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    Apricots

    The seeds, leaves and stems are toxic of apricots are toxic due to the presence of cyanide, although the pulp is fine.

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    Potatoes

    Avoid green and raw potatoes for your pet. Symptons of potato poisoning include vomiting, nausea, seizures and heart irregularities.

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    Mushrooms

    Certain kinds of mushrooms, especially wild mushrooms, can cause serious problems. Symptoms include seizures, tremors, and organ failure.

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    Tomatoes

    An unripened tomato, or the stems and leaves, can really upset a pet's stomach.

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    Rhubarb

    These plant can affect calcium levels when ingested. Signs of poisoning include drooling, inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, tremors, bloody urine, and changes in thirst and urination.

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    Grapes

    Eating grapes can cause kidney failure in pets.

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    Cherries

    The pulp of cherries is safe to eat, but the plant and pit can be moderately toxic. Affected pets may experience respiratory failure, or even death.

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