I have heard you should never give a dog chocolate, i am wondering what the rule is with cats, i have a kitten and he seems to eat most things including watermelon...lol.....just wondering if there is anything i should NEVER feed him....
Thank you in advance!
2007-02-12 23:27:36 · 15 answers · asked by Donna S 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Have a look on the Whiskas website there are some great tips. You could also apply for a free kitten care kit, you will recieve some free kitten food with a folder that is like a mini album, that they send updates for. Found it very useful.
www.whiskas.co.uk
2007-02-12 23:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While some cats will eat anything (and everything), you should give your kitten only food made for cats. A good cat food will provide all the nutrients the cat needs for good health. If you want to give your kitty a treat, make it one of the many treats for cats.
Feeding a cat "people" foods may be harmful. Indeed, there are many foods and plants that are toxic for pets.
I have one cat that begs shamelessly for whatever I am cooking or eating. The one time she got into the garbage and ate some leftover chicken, she threw it up.
2007-02-13 00:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by cat m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya ya...........has a great list. Best to stay away from any processed human food - meat in cans (especially tuna), any cooked food with onions (spaghetti sauce etc.), deli meats which are shot through with sodium.
Egg yolks are fine - such as from a poached egg and actually good source for Vitamin A which cats can't make in their bodies - the whites of eggs are not advisable.
NEVER any human medications unless first approved by a vet. There are vets now actually precribing the NSAID metacam which in an FDA study was found to very toxic to cat's livers.
2007-02-13 02:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kitten only needs to be eating Kitten food. For all kittens under 1 year of age, they need only the nutrients found in specially formulated food for kittens. If you want to spoil you kitten, you can feed him soft canned kitten food. Please DO NOT feed kittens or cats anything other that food that is made for them. It may not cause immediate problems, but it could cause cancer and other life threatening diseases.
Also you may notice that the people food you are giving your kitten is giving him diarrhea. That is a BIG problem for a kitten and could cost you a ton of money in vet bills and antiobiotics to fix his digestive track.
2007-02-13 05:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by Tonya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate is bad, as well as dog food! Dog food lacks a certain nutrient cats need that dogs don't. It could be very harmful to your cat. Cats also need vegetables as well as meats...mine used to like green beans.
Believe it or not, tuna can be harmful because of the levels of mercury. Milk can cause diaherra .
Also, never give aspirin (or any human medications) to your pet.
Hope this helps!
2007-02-13 04:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat eats anything (Literally) . Veggies, Mash Potatoes, and lots more. You'd be surprised about what my cat eats.
2016-03-29 04:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a kitten which my son bought from a pet show... a very beautiful Bengals..and i watch what she eats. Only the best for my grand daughter..
If you love someone and cares enough you want to read up more to know what to fed your kitten..
Try this website... i got a lot of informations and I am sure you will too .
www.littlebigcat,com... Good luck
2007-02-13 01:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by Kiki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never feed your cat a Chevrolet, a desk, 200 pounds of tainted beef,dirty socks, the deed to your house, coins, toenail clippings, other cats, the Sunday newspaper, the TV remote, it's own feces, and about ten million other things. Food only. Preferably only cat food as it is specifically formulated to their dietary needs.
Long Live Jambi
2007-02-12 23:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, my kitten eats everything, but your right, there are some foods you should not give them, like
Chocolate, maybe not watermelon, oranges, some fruits, and veggies, ask your vet, also
2007-02-12 23:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by I♥pix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT FEED list:
Alcoholic beverages
Can lead to cardiac arrest, coma, death
Apple seeds
Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, poor coordination, difficulty breathing, and even shock, coma, and death
Baby food that contains onion powder
Onions are toxic to cats and dogs – read label carefully
Bones from poultry or fish and any bones that can splinter
Can cause obstruction or laceration of stomach or intestines
Canned tuna, for human consumption
If fed in large amounts, can cause malnutrition because it lacks the proper levels of vitamins and minerals; can possibly cause mercury poisoning
Cat Food (for dogs)
Too high in protein and fat for a dog
Chocolate, coffee, tea, or anything with caffeine
Caffeine (and theobromine or theophylline) can affect the heart and nervous system
Dog Food (for cats)
If fed repeatedly may result in malnutrition and heart diseases
Grapes and raisins
Contain a toxin that can damage the kidneys
Human vitamin/mineral supplements containing iron
Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs, including the liver and kidneys
Liver in large quantities
Can cause vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones
Macadamia nuts
Contain a toxin that disrupts the digestive and nervous system
Onions in any quantity, garlic in large quantities
Can damage red blood cells and cause hemolytic anemia
Raw eggs, if fed regularly
Decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin) if fed regularly, which can lead to skin and coat problems
Raw fish, if fed regularly
Can cause a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency, leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death
Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in several brands of sugar-free candy and gum and in other products
In dogs, even a small amount can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar, which can lead to depression, lack of coordination, seizures, liver failure, and even death
Yeast dough
Can expand in the stomach, possibly rupturing the stomach or intestine
2007-02-12 23:35:34 · answer #10 · answered by Ja`Lisa 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋