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Can pets eat spicy food (chili, hot sauce)?

Dogs CAUTION

Capsaicin is not a poison but causes real pain, drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. Dogs do not enjoy spice — they endure it.

Cats CAUTION

Same; keep spicy food away.

Why

Irritant, not toxic — misery without benefit.

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