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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?

The short answer: Yes, but only in small amounts. The long answer: Packed with protein and fat, oats are nutritious cereal grains that can be ingested by cats. They are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can promote well-being. Oats are turned into oatmeal and rolled oats, which can be eaten… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Oats?

The short answer: Yes and no. The long answer: Pasta is commonly made of flour, water, and eggs. These three ingredients are safe for your pet cat to eat. However, how you cook the pasta and what you mix with it will determine if it is safe for your cat to consume. Pasta is traditionally… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Pasta?

The short answer: Yes, but only occasionally and in moderation. The long answer: Packed with carbohydrates, vitamins, potassium, and folic acid, corn is a starchy vegetable and cereal grain. Cats don’t necessarily need corn in their daily diet because they are obligate carnivores that must consume protein and fat. Unfortunately, some cat food brands include… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Corn?

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: 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: Yes. The long answer: A better alternative to white rice, brown rice is a safe and healthy grain that you can feed to your dog. It is known to contain high amounts of carbohydrates and vitamins that will benefit your pooch’s body. The antioxidants and minerals found in brown rice also helps… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Brown Rice?

The short answer: No. The long answer: A cob is the central core of an ear of corn. Cylindrical in shape, it is where corn kernels are attached. It is not advisable for your dog to eat a corn cob because of its tough, woody nature. Just a small portion of it could block his… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Corn Cobs?

The short answer: Yes, but in moderation. The long answer: Your dog can reap the countless benefits of eating oatmeal the same way you do. It is a great source of vitamins (E and B-6) and minerals (iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, and zinc, to name a few), which work hand in hand to maintain your… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal?

The short answer: Yes and no. The long answer: Your dog can occasionally eat pasta as long as you serve it to him cooked and without any sauce or seasoning. Raw pasta is difficult to digest, and its sharp edges may tear your dog’s mouth, throat, esophagus, and/or intestines. Meanwhile, some of the pasta sauces… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Pasta?

The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Though it’s generally okay for your dog to eat rice, choose to feed him brown rice over white rice. Brown rice is a whole grain that contains high amounts of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Meanwhile, white rice is a refined grain that has gone through a more… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Rice?

The short answer: Yes and no. The long answer: Corn contains vitamins, potassium, and folic acid that are all good for your best friend. Dogs can enjoy grilled or boiled corn kernels, but not when they’re slathered with butter, salt, oil, or any other artificial seasoning. Dogs shouldn’t be allowed to munch on the cob,… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Corn?