can cats eat

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Based on existing research related to dogs and some anecdotal reports, most experts do not recommend feeding grapes to cats. There is an unknown medical compound in the fruit that causes acute kidney failure, making it lethal for some animals. Other types of human food… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Grapes?

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: As defined by Dictionary.com, bread is “a kind of food made of flour or meal that has been mixed with milk or water, made into a dough or batter, with or without yeast or other leavening agent, and baked.” Bread is known for being high… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Bread?

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: In the same way that dogs shouldn’t eat cat food, cats should not eat dog food because they do not contain the necessary nutrients cats need to thrive. Dogs are omnivores so their food is a mixture of meat, grains, and vegetables, while cats are… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Dog Food?

The short answer: Yes and no. The long answer: Eggs are a great source of protein and fat for your cat. Since cats are obligate carnivores (meaning they need animal protein in their daily diet), eggs can be included to supplement kitty’s diet. However, there are conditions for feeding eggs to your cat.  Kittens and… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Eggs?

The short answer: Yes, but only in limited quantities. The long answer: A staple food in many households around the world, rice is packed with carbohydrates, calcium, iron, thiamin, folate, and vitamin E. Cats are obligate carnivores, so they primarily need meat in order to thrive. Rice may be included in a cat’s meal occasionally,… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Rice?

The short answer: No. The long answer: Just like dogs, cats can get easily sick by eating a small portion of chocolate. Though cats won’t be particularly drawn to its sweet taste (their sweet taste buds are not very reactive), they might just be curious enough to taste it if you leave a chocolate bar… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Chocolate?

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Kittens are born with the capacity to handle lactose, but they lose this ability after weaning. Adult cats are generally lactose intolerant, which means they cannot handle food that contains lactose. Lactose is a natural sugar commonly found in dairy products such as cow’s milk,… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Cheese?

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Though cats need high amounts of protein in their diet, allowing your furball to eat raw chicken may create potential health problems. This is because raw chicken contains bacteria such as campylobacter, E. coli, listeria, and salmonella.  When contaminated raw chicken is consumed by your… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Raw Chicken?

The short answer: No. The long answer: Salt is a mineral that is commonly used for cooking and adding flavour to dishes. Just a small amount (4 grams of salt per 2 pounds of your cat’s weight) can cause harm to your kitten friend. Eating salt may lead to her manifesting any or all of… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Salt?

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Meat-loving cats do not need to consume sugar because this sweet-tasting human food is something that they cannot taste and digest. Their bodies are not good at breaking down carbohydrates, and they are better off having protein-rich meals. Feeding your cat too much sugar (whether… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Sugar?

The short answer: No. The long answer: Otherwise known as bulb onion or common onion, onion is a widely popular vegetable of the genus Allium that is used to add flavour to dishes. Similar to garlic, this aromatic, layered vegetable contains disulfides and thiosulphates that can do irreparable damage to your cat’s body. Eating a… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Onions?

The short answer: No. The long answer: A species of the Allium family, garlic contains disulfides and thiosulphates, compounds which are both harmful for your cat. Garlic consumption causes damage to your cat’s red blood cells, leading her to have hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia, and/or methemoglobinemia. Garlic is five times more concentrated than onions,… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Garlic?