Cat Safe Foods
Sharing food with your cat? Make sure it's safe first
Sharing food with your cat? Make sure it's safe first
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Read the tips below before sharing any food with cats
Broccoli is a safe treat for cats, in small amounts. Broccoli florets contain a substance called isothiocyanates, which improves the intestinal muscle's ability to push food and waste through the gastrointestinal tract. This can cause mild-to-potentially-severe gastric irritation in some cats, with symptoms ranging from gas to diarrhea. Cats should never be given an entire broccoli stalk, as they can cause a gastrointestinal obstruction. Cats can eat bite-size pieces of plain, unseasoned broccoli—cooked, frozen, or raw.
Caution: Cats lack the enzymes required for digesting carbohydrates, therefore, their diet should not exceed 2% of carbohydrates or sugars. Read more.