Now, we’re not saying you’re intentionally
feeding your cat poison here; that would be daft! But how aware are you about
what is actually good and bad for your cat to eat? Many of us like to treat our
cats to treats from leftovers or even from the dinner table from time to time,
but cats are not like us humans – their little stomachs are quite delicate and
that food you’re giving them as a treat may actually do more harm than good.
It can be difficult to refuse a meowing cat
a little treat every now and again, and some foods are perfectly safe for your
little kitty to eat, but pet experts Vet Medic have produced an infographic
about cat treats vs poison, listing some of the things we should and should not be giving to our cats.
Set out in an easy to understand format,
the infographic may come as somewhat of a surprise to many cat owners who
thought that certain foods were perfectly safe for their cats. It also says
exactly why these foods may not be good for cats and what could happen were
they to eat too much of it.
For example, did you know that eating too
much raw fish is not good for your cat? That may be a shock as we know that many
cats love fish, but it actually contains thiaminase which can cause
neurological conditions, convulsions and even coma in the long-term. Also, did
you know that most cats are lactose intolerant and therefore should not have
cow’s milk?
The infographic also lists a number of
foods that you can give your cat as a treat, again some of which you may not
have thought of. Melon, for example, contains fiber, potassium and vitamins A
& C, as well as plenty of water which promotes a healthy urinary tract. It’s
a really handy little guide that could help your cat live a longer and
healthier life.
Vet Medic has a wealth of other
information available on the website, including tips on how to reduce stress in
vet visits for your cat, signs that your cat may be ill, and information from
famous vets that have written for national newspapers and worked on TV.
For more tips on how to keep your cat (and
other pets) healthy, head over to Vet Medic and see what invaluable information
they have on their website.
