I want to tell you about some specific people / human foods you should not feed your cat. As you know, some cats will beg you for food while you're trying to eat. But be careful what you feed them.
Why? Because cats need the nutrients specifically provided for them in good premium cat foods. Any "extras" will take away their appetites for their regular meals.
A sliver of turkey or chicken from your dinner plate certainly won't kill your cat, but you're helping him or her develop bad habits. Don't do it on a regular basis.
There are a number of people foods that are toxic, or poisonous to cats. In other words, there are foods that can cause your cat serious injury or death. For example, the gravy or stuffing that you poured over your Thanksgiving turkey may have onions in it, among other things. For humans, that gravy or stuffing might taste great and it's harmless. But, did you know that onions are very toxic to cats.
Here is a list of common people foods that can be harmful to cats.
Onions, Garlic, & Related Root Vegetables
Onions contain a substance called N-propyl disulphide which destroys red blood cells in the cat. This causes a form of anemia. Onions and onion products are not recommended for consumption by cats. Garlic contains a similar substance in a lesser amount.
Green Tomatoes, Green/Raw Potatoes
These foods are members of the Solanaceae (So·la·na·ce·ae) family of plants. They include the potato, tomato, eggplant and chili peppers to name a few. For humans, they're an important source of food, and also used for spices and medicine. But, some of these plants are poisonous. In particular, the leaves and stems of the plant. So be careful!
Chocolate
This is one you probably already knew about. Chocolate is made from the fruit, or beans of the cacao tree. Theobromine, a component of chocolate, is the toxic compound in chocolate. Theobromine is poisonous to cats, dogs, and horses among others because they are unable to metabolize the chemical effectively.
Grapes and Raisins
No one is 100% sure why grapes and raisins can be harmful to cats and dogs. But, the ASPCA (American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals) advises not giving grapes or raisins to pets in any amount.
Milk
I bet you're surprised by this one. Although milk is not toxic to cats, it may have harmful side-effects. Many cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that the lactose in milk and milk products can cause upset stomach, cramps and gassiness. A small amount of milk or cream is okay 2 or 3 times a week. Buy catmilk too.
The bottom line is, feed your cat nutritious cat food, and cat treats instead of table scraps.
Best Wishes,
Connie Edwards
Why? Because cats need the nutrients specifically provided for them in good premium cat foods. Any "extras" will take away their appetites for their regular meals.
A sliver of turkey or chicken from your dinner plate certainly won't kill your cat, but you're helping him or her develop bad habits. Don't do it on a regular basis.
There are a number of people foods that are toxic, or poisonous to cats. In other words, there are foods that can cause your cat serious injury or death. For example, the gravy or stuffing that you poured over your Thanksgiving turkey may have onions in it, among other things. For humans, that gravy or stuffing might taste great and it's harmless. But, did you know that onions are very toxic to cats.
Here is a list of common people foods that can be harmful to cats.
Onions, Garlic, & Related Root Vegetables
Onions contain a substance called N-propyl disulphide which destroys red blood cells in the cat. This causes a form of anemia. Onions and onion products are not recommended for consumption by cats. Garlic contains a similar substance in a lesser amount.
Green Tomatoes, Green/Raw Potatoes
These foods are members of the Solanaceae (So·la·na·ce·ae) family of plants. They include the potato, tomato, eggplant and chili peppers to name a few. For humans, they're an important source of food, and also used for spices and medicine. But, some of these plants are poisonous. In particular, the leaves and stems of the plant. So be careful!
Chocolate
This is one you probably already knew about. Chocolate is made from the fruit, or beans of the cacao tree. Theobromine, a component of chocolate, is the toxic compound in chocolate. Theobromine is poisonous to cats, dogs, and horses among others because they are unable to metabolize the chemical effectively.
Grapes and Raisins
No one is 100% sure why grapes and raisins can be harmful to cats and dogs. But, the ASPCA (American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals) advises not giving grapes or raisins to pets in any amount.
Milk
I bet you're surprised by this one. Although milk is not toxic to cats, it may have harmful side-effects. Many cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that the lactose in milk and milk products can cause upset stomach, cramps and gassiness. A small amount of milk or cream is okay 2 or 3 times a week. Buy catmilk too.
The bottom line is, feed your cat nutritious cat food, and cat treats instead of table scraps.
Best Wishes,
Connie Edwards
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