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
Dairy products are a leading source of food intolerance in cats, and many cats are lactose intolerant, which means they have difficulty digesting it. Cats are not meant to digest lactose as adults. Dairy also has high fat content, which can also cause cats stomach upset. Cats should not eat dairy products, nor should they eat processed foods like margarine.
Caution: Processed foods are unhealthy for cats and can even conceal toxic ingredients. Read more.
Caution: Foods that are high in fat should only be fed in moderation, as the link between too much fat and pancreas problems in cats is still being studied. Read more.
Most peanut butter is safe for cats to eat in moderation. Cats should only eat unsalted peanut butter without additives or preservatives Peanut butter is high in fat, and large amounts can cause cats to experience digestive upset. Cats can eat small amounts of unsalted, pure peanut butter
Caution: Foods that are high in fat should only be fed in moderation, as the link between too much fat and pancreas problems in cats is still being studied. Read more.
Squash is not toxic to cats. Cats can eat bite-size pieces of plain, unseasoned squash—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.