In the days of raising cats, we are often softened by their adorable appearance and want to share delicious food with them. Whenever we enjoy a meal and see the cat's longing look, we can't help but share a bite with it.
However, cats' digestive systems are very different from humans', and many foods that are harmless to humans may be deadly poisons to them.
Let me list for you seven foods that cats should never eat. Remember, feeding your cat random foods could be playing with their life!
1. Onions, ginger, garlic, and other spicy ingredients
Spicy foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers are extremely irritating to a cat's digestive tract.
Some of the ingredients in these foods can damage red blood cells, which in severe cases can cause hematuria in cats and even endanger their lives.
Please heed my advice and do not let these spicy foods become your cat's food.
2. Chocolate
Chocolate is a sweet temptation for humans, but for cats, it is a deadly forbidden fruit.
The theobromine and methylxanthine contained in it can cause poisoning in cats, and the cocoa butter and caffeine, which cats cannot metabolize, are even more dangerous.
3. Grapes and their products
Sweet and juicy grapes are fine for humans, but they are strictly forbidden for cats.
Grapes contain trace amounts of hydrocyanic acid and a large amount of sugar, which can easily lead to poisoning, vomiting, and even kidney failure in cats.
If a cat accidentally ingests this food, it is crucial to take it to the vet immediately for liver and kidney protection treatment.
4. Spoiled food
As cat owners, we may stockpile large quantities of cat food and treats. Once opened, if not properly stored, or if they expire due to excessive quantity, some people may choose to continue feeding them to their cats to avoid waste. This is tantamount to gambling with the cat's life. Please absolutely avoid such behavior.
5. Excessive liver volume
Feeding cats liver occasionally can be beneficial to their health, but excessive amounts can cause vitamin A poisoning.
In addition, the high fat content in the liver can also cause obesity in cats, which is very detrimental to their health.
6. Poultry bones
Many people mistakenly believe that cats are born with a love for chewing bones, but in reality, domestic cats should not eat sharp poultry bones, as these bones can easily injure their digestive tract.
If you need to help your cat with teeth cleaning, you should choose special teething treats.
7. Dog food
In households where cats and dogs live together, some people may think that cats eat too little and simply force them to share dog food with the dogs.
However, this is a serious misconception. Cat food and dog food have fundamentally different nutritional compositions. Dog food lacks taurine, which is essential for cats, and long-term consumption of dog food may lead to blindness and heart problems in cats.
If you have never fed your cat the foods mentioned above, then give yourself a thumbs up, because you have unknowingly protected their health and lives.
