Yum-yum or purr-mur? How does your Kitty ask you for food? And sometimes your pet looks pleadingly into your eyes, begging for a tasty piece of what you eat. Sometimes the Favorite has to come to radical methods: a little bite on the leg. How else to get through to the owner!? Hearing about a tidbit cat thinks not long. How long do you think over the choice of food for your pet? And is it possible to give him everything?

From the choice of food depends on the well-being, appearance and health of Murkotun. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully approach the choice of food to provide the cat with useful vitamins and minerals. It is necessary to realize for the owner that cats are predators. And therefore need food that contains a large amount of lean animal protein. An adult cat requires 30-40% protein from the total diet during the day. Let’s reflect on those foods that can be eaten by cats and which are strictly forbidden to cats.

Can cats eat milk

Since childhood, we are used to the picture of a cat drinking milk from a bowl. But milk is allowed to give only to small kittens up to 6 months old, because with age, cats develop lactose intolerance. Moreover, casein contained in milk can cause an allergic reaction. Low-fat dairy products such as cottage cheese, kefir and ryazhenka can be beneficial.

Fish for the fisherman, sour meat

Kisa is waiting for the fisherman to catch the first fish for his Jackass. It’s a funny picture, which is not a good one. After all, cats are not allowed raw fish under any circumstances. Fish that are found in river water have helminths and contain the enzyme thymisin, which can destroy vitamin B1. This can lead to the development of urolithiasis. It also contains many bones that can get stuck in the throat or damage the esophagus. However, steamed or boiled fish can be given in small amounts to children, because it has nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins D, B12, calcium and phosphorus. It is also impossible to cat raw meat, it may contain parasites. Boiled lean meat: chicken, beef will be beneficial.

Can cats eat chocolate

Chocolate contains theobromine, an alkaloid found in cocoa beans and similar in content to caffeine. It is toxic to cats. Can cause a cat’s heart and brain blood vessels to dilate. The higher the percentage of cocoa beans in the chocolate, the more dangerous it is to the cat. After 4 hours of eating the chocolate, the Pet may show signs of poisoning: confused heart rate, tremors, seizures. A veterinarian should be contacted immediately.

Raisins, nuts – not for scratching teeth

There are cats that like to playfully chew grapes, macadamia nuts. However, these products contain toxins that lead to kidney failure. Especially, all nuts contain a lot of fats that cause pancreatic problems in the cat. Sometimes there are early symptoms of poisoning: vomiting, diarrhea and hyperactivity of the cat.

Killer caffeine

Coffee and tea contain caffeine, which is extremely harmful to a cat’s heart function. Therefore, you should not leave an unfinished cup if your Fluffy likes to peek at the table. Caffeine is also found in Coca-Cola, a drink that can be a lethal dose for Fluffy as it causes arrhythmia of the heart. Various painkillers such as Nurofen also have caffeine, so you should keep the medication in your medicine cabinet.

Harmful fruits and vegetables

Fried, boiled, any cooked potatoes contain starch, which a cat’s stomach cannot digest. Cabbage, legumes cause flatulence and digestive disorders. Avocados, onions, garlic contain toxic substances for the animal. Onions and garlic affect the process of hematopoiesis and can lead to anemia, because they destroy red blood cells. Mushrooms are not digested by kitty at all. You can give only carrots, zucchini, beets in a rubbed form with the addition of a small amount of vegetable oil. Without harm to the cat’s health, you can crunch cucumber, salad.

Canned products, sausages

Well, and of course in no case can not give sausages, sausages, canned food because of the large amount of preservatives, dyes, spices and salt. Salt can cause intoxication of the body, various components of canned food – disorders of the intestinal tract, pancreas. These products contain artificial flavorings and smell good. The kitten is led to the flavor, but there is no benefit in them.

Is an expired product worth more than Fluffy’s health?

For some reason, it is often a pity to throw a spoiled product in the trash. There is a perception that the cat will eat it all. And we may think, why not feed the pet products that have expired manufacture. But these products can cause poisoning, diarrhea and weakness. Spoiled foods breed bacteria that cause various infections. Take care of your pet, it is better to throw away spoiled food than to treat your friend later.

Take care of your cat on the street!

If with the food that at home we have sorted out, now it is necessary to talk about food on the street. When the cat goes out into the yard, it is necessary to make sure that she eats before the walk. This way she will be less tempted to pull an unwanted found food item into her mouth. If there are poisonous or life-threatening substances near the house, you should hide them out of reach. Kitties love to play with butterflies, crunchies, or even catch a mouse. But your kitty is domestic and should not eat what wild cats eat. Mice carry various diseases and parasites that can be passed on to your Pet. You should immediately take the prey away from the cat and dispose of it. Care should also be taken to ensure that the cat does not chew on plants in the yard that contain substances that are toxic to them. Some of them are: hydrangeas, ivy, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, chrysanthemums. They can cause an allergic reaction, irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, dizziness, poisoning. Lilies are especially dangerous – lead to kidney failure. The cat is not a dog, but in some moments you can use a leash to take care of Fluffy’s safety. And also do not feed the kitty on the street, so that he does not have associations on the street with food.

Owners are responsible for the health of their Pets

Caring for cats includes a careful attitude to nutrition. After all, health depends on it, as a consequence, and the state of mind. In a healthy body – a cheerful spirit! So let’s be responsible. Raw fish, fatty raw meat, milk, chocolate, raisins, nuts, canned food, sausages, potatoes, onions and garlic should be excluded from the diet of cats. It is better to buy a balanced food if there is no time to prepare food for your cat.