7 Human Foods That Are Good For Cats

1. 7 Human Foods That Are Good For Cats The cat’s digestive system is sensitive to most human food simply because cats have different nutritional needs than humans. To keep your feline friend healthy its diet should be nutritionally complete. This does not mean you have to lock your cat when taking meals. There is a list of regularly consumed human food that can be sharedwith cats.

2. 1.Meat: Cats are meat-eaters. Meat protein is good for ahealthy reproductive system, good vision, and a strong heart. With this said please make sure you only treat your cat with only “small quantities” of “cooked”meat like turkey, chicken breast, fish or hamburger. Excess quantity of meat can be high in sodium, which is not good for a cat’s health, and raw meat could make your cat sick. Never give your cat the leftover meat that is not good for human consumption. Do not treat your cat with sushi. Salmon is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids and cats love them.

3. 2.Whole Grains& Breads: Whole grains like corn, oats, barley, wheat berries, brown rice, millet and semolinaare a good source of protein, energy, fiberand B vitamins for cats. Make sure they are mashed and well cooked so that your cat can digest them fully. Bread especially whole grain ones are a good source of protein and fiber and are liked by cats as a snack.

4. 3.Cooked Eggs: Scrambled and hard-boiled eggs are a good source of protein and B vitamins for cats. Ensure you never treat your cat with the raw form of egg becauseraw egg whites (Avidin) decrease the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin) in cats resulting in skin problems. Raw may also contain bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli, which cause food poisoning.

5. 4.Vegetables: Not all cats like vegetables, but if your cat is craving some green stuff and starts eating grass. It is best to treat them with vegetables like peas, steamed broccoli, pumpkin, mashed potatoes, spinach or asparagus, which are full of vitamins and minerals. Make sure the quantity is moderate because cats are carnivorous and they cannot digest large quantities of plant matter. Avoid giving spinach to a cat with calcium oxalate bladder stones medical history.

6. 5.Fruits: Cantaloupe, watermelon, bananas, apples and blueberries are good for your cat in small quantities as they are a rich source ofsoluble fiber, vitamin A, potassium andvitamin C. These fruits help your cat with digestive issues and improvetheir skin and eye health. Ensure you remove the seed from the fruits and peel them properly before feeding it to the cat. 6.Cheese: Small amounts of hard cheese like cheddar, Swiss or Gouda are a good high- protein and calcium snack for your cat.

7. Cheese can be fed raw or baked into treats. Many cats' are lactose intolerant and their stomachcannot handle dairy, so go easy them on the cheesy treats and avoid giving them milk. 7.Fish Oils: The omega 3s in fish oil is good for not only humans but also dogs and cats.Fish oil comes in of a variety of options like salmon and cod liver oil. The fish oil can help avert dry skin in the winter. It also keeps your cat’s coat healthy throughout the year.

8. Treats of human food now then is ok,make sure feeding too much treats to your cat should not become a part of your cat's normal diet.Don’t fall for those big cute begging eyes of your cat excess of everything is bad. Excessive treats will make your cat obese and can result in other health problems. It is recommended to discuss cat diet related doubts with your veterinarianlangley during the health checkup.

9. Visit Animal Hospital Langley if you feel that your cat has eaten something in “excess” that is hazardous to its health.