My cat loves eating tomatoes and avocados. Is this ok for her?

Answer 1

It depends on how much she eats. I think a small amount is fine. I would check with the vet though because some foods can make animals sick if they eat a lot of it.

Answer 2

No tomatoes!! See below...

From Franny Syufy,Your Guide to Cats.
A Guide to Safe VS Toxic "Table Scraps" for Cats

There are a number of foods that are toxic to cats. For example, while it is tasty and harmless to humans, onions are very toxic to cats. The following is a list of foods that cats should never eat:

Onions, Garlic, & Related Root Vegetables

Onions contain a substance (N-propyl disulphide) which destroys red blood cells in the cat, causing a form of anemia called Heinz body anemia. Garlic contains a similar substance in a lesser amount.

Tomatoes, Green (raw Potatoes)

These foods are members of the Solanaceae family of plants, which includes the Deadly Nightshade, and contain a bitter, poisonous alkaloid called Glycoalkaloid Solanine, which can cause violent lower gastrointestinal symptoms. The Feline Future web site offers a rare description of a cat which was close to death from ingesting just one cherry tomato (See the link on the sidebar).

Chocolate

It's becoming more widely known that chocolate is very toxic to both cats and dogs. Theobromine is the offending substance here. Janet Tobiassen Crosby, D.V.M. has an excellent article on the symptoms, effects, and treatment of chocolate toxicity.

Grapes and Raisins

These foods' toxicity has mainly been found in dogs, in quantities of varying amounts. The ASPCA advises: "As there are still many unknowns with the toxic potential of grapes and raisins, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center advises not giving grapes or raisins to pets in any amount." That's good enough for me.

Milk

Although milk is not toxic to cats, it may have adverse effects. Simply put, adult cats fed a nutritious diet don't need milk, and many cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that the lactose in milk and milk products produces stomach upset, cramps, and gassiness. If your cat loves milk, and begs for it, a small amount of cream may be okay, two or three times a week. (The more fat in the milk, the less lactose.) Another compromise is CatSip, a product made from skim milk with an enzyme added that helps the digestion of lactose. Catsip is available in supermarkets such as Safeway, Albertson's and A&P, as well as pet products chains, such as PetSmart and Petco.

These are the most commonly seen "people foods" that are potentially harmful to cats. The bottom link is to feed your cat nutritious food developed with his needs in mind and choose treats designed for cats instead of table scraps.

Answer 3

Avocados are NOT good for your cat. As a matter of fact they are not good for any animals especially birds. I wouldn't give your pet avo's -- tomatoes yes but avo's NO.

Answer 4

The seeds in the tomatoes will eventually kill your cat. Do not feed human food to your cats. It is not good for them. I spoil mine everyday with mixing soft food with hard. They love it.

Answer 5

tomatoes are a member of the "nightshade" group and are actually bad on humans as well as felines kidneys due to the very tiny seeds consumed when eating.... that's very long term. In the short, no worse then you eating one.

Answer 6

It's fine. We had a cat that loved olives. Came running as soon as you opened the jar!

Answer 7

NO! avacado is very bad for cats, can give them a disease and if u dont c it, cats can hide their diseases till practically the last moment.

Answer 8

Of course fruits and vegetables are good for health and for cats.

Answer 9

If cat does not mind then no need to worry

Answer 10

Yes, it's OK with your cat.