The short answer: No. The long answer: A combination of white beans and sweet sauce, baked beans are high in protein and fiber but not necessarily good for your feline pet. Garlic and onion may be found in the baked beans mixture—two ingredients that are known to be harmful to cats. Canned baked beans may… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Baked Beans?
The short answer: It depends. From the Great Northern beans of Mexico to the garbanzo beans of the Middle East, there are many kinds of beans harvested from various parts of the globe. Lentils, peas, soybeans, and peanuts are also considered as members of the bean family. Free from gluten and low in calories, beans… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Beans?
The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Yogurt is produced by the bacterial fermentation of milk. It contains calcium, potassium, and calcium—nutrients that are good for cats. However, most cats are lactose intolerant, so their bodies have stopped producing the enzyme that helps them digest the lactose found in milk and its byproducts. If… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Yogurt?
The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Shrimp are decapod crustaceans with elongated bodies. Harvested from ocean waters or shrimp farms, shrimp can be enjoyed by cats as long as they are fresh and cooked the right way. This type of seafood is a great source of protein, phosphorus, selenium, choline, copper, iodine, and vitamin… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Shrimp?
The short answer: Yes, but it is not recommended. The long answer: A type of salt-cured pork taken from various meat cuts, bacon is a fatty dish that can be eaten as is or mixed in to add flavour to other dishes. Though cats should have a diet that is high in protein, it’s not… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Bacon?
The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Your cat’s diet should consist of a high amount of protein, a moderate amount of fat, and a low amount of carbohydrates – especially if she is an indoor cat. Honey is not included in her dietary needs, so you should not feed it to… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Honey?
The short answer: It depends. The long answer: Cats are true carnivores, which means their diet requires nutrients found only in animal flesh. Though fish is technically a type of meat, cats should not eat it on a daily basis. This is because of the high levels of fatty acids found in them, which can… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Fish?
The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are legumes that are commonly used to make salads, soups, stews, and curry. Though they contain good amounts of protein, it is not recommended for you to feed your feline pet these beans because they are difficult to digest… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Garbanzo Beans?
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