Cat Food

It is not recommended for cats to eat high amounts of cinnamon. Known for its sweet flavour and strong scent, cinnamon is a dark red spice that belongs to the Lauraceae family. It is declared as non-toxic to both cats and dogs by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, it… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Cinnamon?

Yes, but be careful when allowing your cat to eat grass. Some cats enjoy “grazing” or eating grass. This is normal cat behaviour and may be done by your cat for a number of reasons. These include but are not limited to inducing vomiting to clean out her system, relieving anxiety, or hastening her bowel… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Grass?

It is not recommended for cats to eat raw bacon. Cats are obligate carnivores that need animal-based flesh in their daily diet to function at their best. However, instead of bacon, cats are commonly fed cooked and unflavoured beef, chicken, and turkey. This is because the cured meat that comes from boneless pork cuts is… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Raw Bacon?

No, cats cannot eat cherries because of their chemical compounds. Cherries are red-coloured fruits that belong to the Rosaceae family. The trees are commonly grown in the Northern hemisphere and east Asia. Despite being safe for human consumption, cherries contain cyanogenic glycosides that are considered toxic for cats and dogs. The harmful substance can be… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Cherries?

It is not recommended for cats to eat banana bread due to potentially harmful ingredients found in them. Banana bread is a tasty treat typically consisting of overripe bananas, flour, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder/soda, and ground cinnamon. Other recipes include nuts (typically walnuts), milk, and chocolate chips.  ASPCA lists bananas as non-toxic to… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Banana Bread?

No, cats cannot eat oranges as they contain toxic phenolic compounds and essential oils. Oranges are edible citrus fruits that belong to the Rutaceae family. There are more than 400 varieties grown in the world such as clementine, mandarin, tangerine, and valencia. Because of their naturally sweet and tart taste, oranges are enjoyed by humans… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Oranges?

No, cats cannot eat lemon due to harmful oils and compounds found in the fruit. Lemon is a citrus fruit that belongs to the flowering plant family, Rutaceae. It contains vitamins C and B—most notably thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. The juice of the fruit is commonly used to enhance the flavour of many dishes, pastries,… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Lemon?

No, cats cannot eat chili because of the capsaicin and capsaicinoids found in them. The long answer: Chili is the general term for hot chili peppers that come from the Capsicum plant. Chili peppers are known for packing in heat because of the chemical capsaicin and compound capsaicinoids found in them. Examples of chili peppers… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Chili?

Cats can only eat certain types of capsicum. Capsicum is described by Wikipedia as “a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae.” The plant bears fruits such as hot chili peppers (jalapeño, peperoncini, and peperoncino, to name a few) and mild bell peppers (which are simply called capsicum in Australia). These are sold… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Capsicum?

It is not recommended for cats to eat butter because of its saturated fat. Typically yellow or white in colour, butter is a dairy product consisting of solidified fat globules, water, and inorganic salts from churned cream. Though it contains vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, it is also packed with saturated fat that… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Butter?

It is not recommended for cats to eat chips due to the ingredients used to make them. Also known as crisps, chips are bite-sized snacks enjoyed by humans. They can be made using root crops (such as potatoes), grains, beans, fruits (such as bananas), or even vegetables (such as carrots). Chips are typically deep fried… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Chips?

It is not recommended for cats to eat raw salmon. A type of ray-finned fish, salmon contains substantial amounts of animal-based protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B12. As long as your cat isn’t allergic to fish, she may occasionally eat a small amount of cooked salmon as a treat. Eating too much of it… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Raw Salmon?