Cat slaves, gather here. For any slaves who have indulged their cats until they are used to it, please stop for now. We cannot let them eat everything they want, especially certain foods that may be harmful to their health. But slaves like us never knew before that some foods are so dangerous to cats that they may even cause death. Let's see what foods cats should not eat.
1.Paracetamol
Anyone who gives their cat Paracetamol when they are sick, admit it because you are doing something very wrong. Paracetamol is a very dangerous drug for cats. If your cat is sick, never give it Paracetamol, even just one pill! Because it will cause abnormalities in the cat's blood system, reducing oxygen transport. It may cause your cat to pant, vomit, have dark gums, and swell its face and feet, which can be life-threatening. And if your cat eats a large amount of Paracetamol, it may die within 24-48 hours. It is so dangerous, if anyone still gives their cat Paracetamol, I will hit you! If your cat is sick, you should take it to an animal hospital so that a veterinarian can diagnose the symptoms and prescribe medication from a veterinarian directly.
2. Cow's milk and dairy products
Seeing a cat drink milk is cute and adorable, like seeing a small child drink milk. But in fact, cow's milk contains lactose that is harmful to cats because cats do not have the enzyme to digest lactose. If they drink cow's milk, they will definitely have diarrhea, vomiting, or frequent bloating. If you give your cat milk, it should be goat's milk or prepared milk specifically for cats. Aside from cow's milk, cats should not eat cow's milk products such as cheese, butter, etc.
3. Raw fish
Our stereotype is that cats love to eat fish, whether in cartoons or movies. We see it everywhere. But giving your cat raw fish too often is not good. Because if the fish has not been cooked using heat, your cat may be exposed to germs and have diarrhea. Plus, they are at risk of parasites. You can give your cat raw fish every once in a while, but it must be clean fish and you shouldn't give your cat too much.
4. Fish bones and bones
In addition to fish, cats also like to eat fish bones and human bones. Even though these things can get stuck in the throat or puncture various organs of cats if they eat them, and if the bones or fish bones are very sharp, it can be serious enough to puncture the cat's stomach or small intestines, causing bleeding.
5. Liver
Many people like to feed their cats liver because they think that they have been feeding it for a long time and they have never gotten sick. But in fact, liver will affect the long-term health of cats because it affects the absorption of vitamin A in the cat's body. Therefore, it is a food that cats should not eat every day or often because if eaten in large quantities or for a long time, it will cause cats to have brittle bones or abnormalities in bone growth in the long term. The best way is to avoid giving cats liver, which will be the best for their health.
6. Chocolate
We have mentioned this in the article 10 Forbidden Foods That Should Not Be Given to Dogs Chocolate is very dangerous for dogs. Never eat it! But it's not just for dogs, because chocolate is also dangerous for cats. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is like a poison for dogs and cats. If they eat it, they will have diarrhea, vomiting, restlessness, and if they eat a lot, they may have seizures and even die.
7. Garlic and onion
Garlic and onions, whether cooked or raw, should not be given to cats because they can interfere with the functioning of red blood cells, causing anemia in cats.
8. Raw potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant
Raw potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant all contain solanine, which is toxic to cats. If your cat ingests this toxin, it will cause vomiting and diarrhea.
9. Grapes and raisins
Grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure in cats and can also damage their liver. Even small amounts can make your cat sick, cause diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.
10. Raw eggs
Raw eggs may be contaminated with bacteria, which can cause food poisoning in cats. In addition, raw egg whites contain avidin, which reduces biotin absorption, causing skin problems in cats, such as hair loss and rough fur. Therefore, whatever you give your cat, it should be cooked food, which is better for your cat's health.
No cat slave likes to see their cat sick. Therefore, we must pay close attention to their food. We should always think that human bodies are different from cats’ bodies. Just because something we can eat doesn’t mean that cats can eat it too. We should give them food that is beneficial to their health. If our cat is healthy, we, the cat slaves, will be happy too, right?
References
Dr. Thitikorn Eksiritrairat (Dr. Sun), veterinarian, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine, Taling Chan Animal Hospital
Sarah Mouton Dowdy. 15 Toxic Human Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat. https://www.dailypaws.com/cats-kittens/cat-nutrition/what-can-cats-eat/foods-toxic-to-cats
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