Today we talk about something important: food that cats can't eat! Keep all the ones we tell you below and take note to avoid possible problems. Here we go!
Felines are restless by nature, so it is not surprising to surprise them by eating any little thing on the sly. However, you have to be careful because some foods can play tricks on them. At Ownat we have collected some of the ones that you should have on the red list.
Grapes, oranges, grapefruits, and avocados
Humans love them but cats, not a hair! Grapes, if consumed in large quantities, can lead to kidney problems and severe diarrhea. The citrus fruits mentioned also tend to cause stomach pains and diarrhea; and avocados have a fungicidal substance (Persin) that is toxic to felines
Onion, garlic and tomato
The thiosulfate from onion and garlic, if consumed in high doses, can destroy the red blood cells of our felines, and cause anemia! So better to keep both of them away, just in case. The tomato has tomatina, a component that is usually found in green tomatoes (as the ripe fruit is lost), this is toxic to cats so it is better that the tomatoes are in the fridge and out of their reach.
Chocolate and coffee
Not a drop of any of them! Cats, like dogs, should not take either of these two ingredients because both have theobromine. A substance that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and even ulcers; and if it is consumed in excess, something much worse.
Milk (in adult cats)
Sounds weird, right? We are used to thinking of cats and milk as something that goes together naturally. As felines grow, they tend to develop lactose intolerance, so ideally they should stop consuming it after their puppy stage. If you still want to give it, the ideal is that it is a lactose-free or special milk for cats.
If your cat eats some of these ingredients and you identify them, you should ideally pay special attention to them to see how they respond. If you see that diarrhea or vomiting appears, do not hesitate to take it to your trusted veterinarian, so that they can establish the best medical guideline given the situation.
And another quick tip: avoid having all these ingredients at your fingertips! You know that they are great ninjas and have the virtue of
