What can a cat eat and not eat?

Can you give your cat a bowl of milk or a piece of egg? And what does she actually like to eat? When you are preparing your delicious evening meal, you are watched by two big eyes. Your little house tiger is naturally hoping that you will give her something tasty too! However, not everything we eat is suitable for cats. Some products are even poisonous to animals. In this article, we will tell you what your cat can and cannot eat.

What must a cat not eat?

❌ Avocado: giving avocado to a cat can cause the animal to vomit and develop diarrhea. This is because avocado contains persin, a substance that is poisonous to cats.

❌ Chocolate: chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that is poisonous to both dogs and cats. The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains.

❌ Grapes (raisins): grapes are poisonous to cats, and eating them can result in various health problems. It is not yet known exactly which substance in grapes is poisonous to cats. No research has yet been conducted into their toxicity for cats. Better to be Safe than Sorry!

❌ Green tomatoes: all green parts of the tomato contain the poisonous substance solanine.

❌ Garlic and onion: both are poisonous to cats in large quantities. They contain a substance that destroys red blood cells, which can result in a form of anemia.

❌ Milk: although milk is not actually poisonous to cats, it can cause unpleasant symptoms. Most cats are lactose intolerant. They lack the enzyme lactase needed to break down milk sugar (lactose). If you give a cat milk or other dairy products, the animal may develop stomachache and symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea.

❌ Mushrooms: a cat that has eaten mushrooms may suffer from stomach problems and may start vomiting. However, this applies only to wild mushrooms. Mushrooms sold in shops are generally not poisonous.

What is poisonous to cats?

As you can read above, the substances persin, theobromine, and solanine are poisonous to cats. Another substance we have not yet discussed is xylitol. This substance is found in chewing gum, toothpaste, and peppermint, among other products. It is extremely poisonous to cats.