Dangerous foods for pets include chocolate and grapes. Raw meat is often treated with various substances to increase its shelf life.
It is a common practice to inflate meat products with a special gel to add volume. Some types of sweeteners are also toxic to animals, such as xylitol, which is found in chewing gum, drinks, and toothpaste. Eating chocolate can cause severe neurological symptoms, seizures and death. The Association of Nature Users has proposed introducing a complete ban on keeping exotic animals in apartment buildings.