What foods NOT to give to your cat

Here are the foods that cats should not touch, or at least should be fed in moderation

Onions in all forms – powdered, raw, cooked or dehydrated – are prohibited, as they can destroy your cat’s red blood cells, causing anemia. If you eat a large amount at once or regularly eat small amounts, severe intoxication occurs.
Garlic is 5 times stronger than onions and can cause serious health problems, even death.

We love photos of kittens drinking milk from saucers and messing in the bottle. With kittens. Not with cats. Most adult cats are lactose intolerant. Their digestive system can’t process dairy products and the result can be terrible diarrhea.

Beer, liquor, wine, foods containing alcohol – none of these are good for your cat. This is because alcohol has the same effect on a cat’s liver and brain as it does on humans. But much less is enough to cause damage. Just two teaspoons of whiskey can induce a coma in a 5-pound cat, and one teaspoon more could kill him. The higher the amount, the more severe the symptoms.

Grapes and raisins are often used as pet treats, but that’s not a good idea at all. While it’s unclear why, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in cats. And a small amount can make a cat sick. Repeated vomiting and hyperactivity are the first signs. Although some cats do not experience any negative effects after eating these fruits, it is best not to give them grapes and keep them out of their reach.

Caffeine in sufficient quantities can be fatal to a cat. And there is no antidote. Symptoms of caffeine poisoning include restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, and muscle tremors. Caffeine is found in tea, cocoa, chocolate, cola, and stimulant drinks like Red Bull, so avoid those, too.

Chocolate can be lethal to cats. While most cats won’t eat it on their own, they may do so at your insistence. The toxic agent in chocolate is theobromine, which is also found in white chocolate. Chocolate consumption can cause abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizures and death.

Table scraps often contain fat and bones, which can be dangerous for cats. Fats, cooked and raw, can cause intestinal disorders, with vomiting and diarrhea. And you can choke on the bone. The bones can also cause an obstruction or cut in the cat’s digestive system.

There are two problems with feeding your cat raw eggs. The first is the possibility of salmonella or E. coli poisoning. The second is a rare problem where a protein found in raw egg whites called avidin might interfere with the absorption of the B vitamin biotin. This can cause skin or coat problems.

Raw meat, even fish, can contain bacteria that cause food poisoning. Additionally, an enzyme found in raw fish breaks down thiamine, which is an essential B vitamin for your cat. A thiamine deficiency can cause serious neurological problems and lead to seizures and coma.

One serving of dog food won’t hurt your cat, they have many similar ingredients. But cat food is specially formulated for its needs and contains more proteins, some vitamins and fatty acids. A constant diet of dog food can cause malnutrition in cats.

Small amounts of liver are fine, but eating too much can cause vitamin A toxicity. This is a serious condition that can affect your cat’s bones. Symptoms include misshapen bones, bony growths in the elbows and spine, and osteoporosis. Vitamin A toxicity can also cause death.

The bread dough must rise before baking. And that’s exactly what it would do in your cat’s stomach if he ate it. As it swells inside, the dough can stretch your abdomen and cause severe pain. Additionally, when yeast ferments dough to make it rise, it produces alcohol which can lead to poisoning.

Your medications
Ingestion of a drug prescribed for humans is one of the most common causes of poisoning in cats. As you would for your children, do the same with cats: put all medications out of the cat’s reach. And never give any medicine to your cat without a vet’s prescription. Ingredients like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, common in painkillers and cold medicines, can be deadly to your cat.

Large amounts of salt can cause excessive thirst and urination or even sodium ion poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet has eaten too much salty food, symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, high body temperature, seizures and even death. Therefore, avoid feeding pets salty cooked foods, chips, pretzels or other salty or spicy snacks.

Cats are carnivores and require animal protein. Choose packaged food to ensure it has been stored in good condition and is within the warranty period. Don’t take cheap feed, you will make the animal sick. Choose one that is appropriate for his age and needs. On Animalux you can only find quality cat food from branded manufacturers, such as: Versele Laga, Brekkies, Josera, Purina, Perfect Cat, Advance, Plaisir, Dr. Clauder’s, Schesir, Kirby Cat.