Category Archives for Nutrition
Can Cats Eat Potatoes?
If you’ve ever taken a good look at the ingredients list on the back of a bag of cat food (which you should totally do, by the way) you may notice some unusual ingredients. While pet food companies have spent millions of dollars attempting to ensure that their foods contain all the best ingredients for […]
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Cat Cats Eat Orchids?
Houseplants and cats can be a dangerous mix! From signs at our veterinary office to warnings posted on the internet, information about the toxicity of houseplants is readily available for all cat owners. Despite the warnings, however, the truth is that the vast majority of houseplants are safe for cats. While it’s never a good […]
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Can Cats Eat Yams?
Many pet-parents are always on the lookout for ways to enhance their cat’s nutrition while bringing some variety to their meals. Oftentimes, this means adding healthy vegetables, such as yams, to the cat’s diet. While yams may be healthy food for people, are they actually good for your cat to eat? And, what exactly is […]
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Can Cats Drink Cow Milk?
From the Disney movie “Aristocats” to the late 19th century French painter, Alfred-Arthur Brunel de Neuville, famously known for his many feline portraits, the idea of a cat lapping up a saucerful of milk is a common theme throughout the world. With cats and milk seemingly going together like peanut butter and jelly, it’s understandable […]
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Can Cats Eat Cheese?
The average American eats close to 23 pounds of cheese per year. I’m not at all surprised by this number; cheese is pretty amazing! Whether it’s cream cheese smeared on your bagel or a little bit of goat cheese sprinkled on your salad, cheese is a staple in tons of recipes and can be found […]
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What Do Cats Eat In the Wild?
For the most part, our little feline friends have it pretty good. In exchange for no longer struggling to survive in the great outdoors, indoor domestic cats live a life of luxury. With good pet parents, they get top-notch medical attention, and the only work they have to do is to look cute, play, and […]
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Can Cats Eat Spinach?
While cats are carnivores and fare best on a diet made up primarily of meat, a little vegetable once and a while certainly won’t hurt. However, not all vegetables are safe for cats to eat. Some vegetables, such as hot peppers, are absolutely unsafe for cats, while others such as peas and carrots are almost […]
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Can Cats Eat Coconuts?
Nowadays, it seems like coconut is more popular than ever. Coconut products or flavoring can be found in many tasty foods, and people even tout the health benefits of the versatile coconut. But, can cats eat coconuts? In this article we’ll cover the following: Cats and Coconuts: What You Need to Know Can Cats Eat […]
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Can Cats Eat Pineapple?
Our beloved feline friends have a tendency to show interest in the food that is on our plates. While it’s often okay to share a little bit of what you’re eating with your cat, it’s difficult to know which foods are safe for kitty consumption and which ones aren’t. Most of us know that cats […]
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Can Cats Eat Pumpkin?
While pumpkin spice season only lasts a couple of months, pumpkin is often hailed as a cure-all in the animal world. It’s tasty, it’s healthy, and most pets can’t get enough of it. While it’s well-known that giving pumpkin to dogs can be beneficial for digestive health, can cats eat pumpkin? The good news is […]
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