What foods can cats eat?

Can you give your cat a bowl of milk or a piece of egg? And what does she like to eat at all? When you are busy preparing your delicious evening meal you are stared at by two big eyes. Your little house tiger naturally hopes that you will give her some goodies too! Only not everything we eat is suitable for cats. Some products are even toxic for animals. In this article we tell you what you can and cannot feed your cat.

What shouldn't cats eat?

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

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

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

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

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

❌ Milk: although milk is not really toxic to cats, it can cause unpleasant symptoms. This is because most cats are lactose intolerant. They lack the enzyme lactase to break down milk sugar (lactose). If you give a cat milk, or other dairy products, the animal may experience abdominal pain and symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea.

❌ Mushrooms: a cat that has eaten mushrooms may experience stomach discomfort and vomiting. However, this only applies to wild mushrooms. Mushrooms you can buy in stores are generally not poisonous.

What foods are toxic for cats?

As you read above, the substances: persin, theobromine and solanine are toxic to cats. One substance we haven't discussed yet is xylitol. This substance is found in chewing gum, toothpaste and peppermint, among others. The substance is extremely toxic to cats.

What foods are cats allowed to eat?

Like any cat lover, you naturally want to spoil your little house tiger from time to time. You can give the following ingredients to your cat without worry.

✅ Strawberries

✅ Apple

✅ Banana

✅ Blueberries

✅ Broccoli (steamed)

✅ Cantaloupe melon

✅ Peas (steamed)

✅ Boiled eggs

✅ Spinach (cooked)*

✅ Fish oil

✅ Watermelon (seedless)

*Spinach is not suitable for cats prone to developing bladder stones/who have bladder stones or cats with kidney problems.

Always choose the right kibble as a basis 

Of course, you can always spoil your little house tiger with a piece of fruit or a piece of boiled egg. However, it is still necessary that you give your cat a good and healthy kibble. Every cat needs various vitamins and minerals that the animal gets from its diet. At Riverwood, we believe in the power of nature. That's why all cat foods are supplemented with fruits and vegetables and a powerful blend of herbs. Of course, the food is 100% natural and grain- and gluten-free. Riverwood's ultra premium foods therefore contribute to the good health and well-being of dogs and cats. In Riverwood's six varieties of cat food, the best of all worlds come together. The result? Delicious, healthy food for every cat.

Above, it was stated that a good cat kibble is good as a foundation for your cat. Why not give this delicious kibble to your beloved four-legged friend? We have a wide range of cat kibble. Check out our collection of all cat kibble here!

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