Dangerous Food For Cats

Cats love to eat kibble (especially the wet type), in addition to pate and tuna. Basically, these three foods are those that account for most of the animal’s diet. Some owners would often like to change their pet’s menu a bit. However, you need to be very careful when doing this as  there are dangerous foods for cats. Would you like to know what they are? So, keep reading this article.

Are there dangerous foods for cats?

When we feed our pets, we must be very aware of what we are offering  them. Due to ignorance or the fact that we don’t realize this, we may be doing something bad for our cat by putting certain foods on his plate.

Despite everything, there are more and more owners who choose to prepare dinner for everyone at home (including the animals). Still, it  is very important that these meals do not contain ingredients that could be toxic or harmful to the animal’s health. Pay close attention to the following dangerous foods for cats:

1. Chocolate

Although it may seem strange,  some people want to give their pets chocolate. They think that, since they like it, animals can also eat this type of food. Of course, pets will like the sweet taste in their mouths, but what some owners don’t know is how dangerous chocolate is to cats’ health.

Chocolate contains a substance called Theobromine, an alkaloid that stimulates the central nervous system  and is “related” to caffeine, although it has a milder effect. Since the feline organism is not prepared for this food, it takes more time to digest and eliminate it from the animal’s body. This can cause rapid heart rate, excitement, vomiting, diarrhea and, in many cases, even death in the animal.

2. Coffee

Another dangerous food for cats because it causes nervous system disorders. Caffeine is toxic to animals  and can cause shortness of breath, seizures, palpitations, agitation, vomiting and diarrhea.

3. Raw fish

While one of the cat’s favorite foods is canned tuna,  the problem really lies with the “whole” fish that haven’t been cooked yet. On the one hand, you must take into account that raw foods can contain bacteria that are harmful to your health and, on the other hand, the enzymes in raw foods destroy vitamin B1, which is essential for the functioning of your pet’s body.

In turn, there is an additional danger of eating fish with bones:  by not grinding the bones well during the act of chewing, they can cause injuries to the digestive tract or stomach. In the case of tuna, the important thing is not to abuse the quantities to avoid mercury poisoning.

4. Citrus

Lemon, orange or grapefruit can cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea in the cat. Other fruits that are better not to offer the animal are grapes, as they can affect the kidneys, and avocado, because it contains a fungicidal substance called Persin, which is toxic to felines.

5. Chicken bones

Dogs certainly love it, and some cats do too. However, boiled, roasted or boiled chicken bones are dangerous foods for cats. In this case, this is not due to any component that can become toxic to the animal, but rather because it is  an element that breaks down easily. As with fish bones, they can also cause damage to the animal’s mouth and digestive system, which in some cases will require veterinary intervention.

6. Onion and garlic

These two foods contain thiosulfate, an element that can destroy red blood cells and cause anemia in your pet. This compound is also present in leeks and chives. Symptoms in this case are: weakness, apathy, vomiting and little interest in food.

7. Sweets and treats

Humans love sweets and, of course, pets love them too, as they are addictive and delicious foods. But just as an excessive intake of sweets is bad for people, it will also be one of the dangerous foods for cats. Ingesting them can cause, in the long term, type 2 diabetes. In addition, too much sweets also causes obesity.

Other dangerous foods for cats are:

• Raisins
• Alcohol
• Dog food
• Tomato
• Potatoes