Most of us, if not everyone, are guilty of giving in to the adorableness of our felines, especially whenever they ask for some food. Who can resist the charming beautiful round eyes, their sweet gestures, and alluring purrs? In the end, we are left with no choice but to surrender to their cuteness and hand them our food. Worse thing is, this happens usually all the time.
Before we become their victims once again, experts warn pet owners to better hold their guards firmly, especially if they love them so much. When it comes to human food, there are some that might be safe for our cats, but there are others that can cause them health problems.
So, are you wondering if you are feeding your cat the right foods? What are the foods we serve in the table, which you can share to your favorite pet?
EGGS AND MEAT
Felines are known to be carnivorous but this doesn't mean their body is okay consuming raw goods. Raw meat could cause harm than good to your pet, so it is better to give him cook meals instead. Uncooked meal could possibly have salmonella, listeria, and E.coli, which could cause health problem to your beloved companion.
If you want to give your kitty meat, for her additional protein intake, better choose lamb, cooked eggs, lean beef, turkey, skinless chicken, canned fish, cooked salmon, and lean deli meats. Just remember not to overfeed them. About 2.5 to 3.5 oz of meat per day is already ideal for a 5 kilogram adult cat, shared Rad Food.
VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
When we hear about vegetables, the usual things that comes into our mind are the minerals and vitamins that envelops in it. Unfortunately, when it comes to our feline's diet, some vegetables can actually cause harm to them. Some of those are onions, shallots, chives, garlic, scallions, mushrooms, grapes, raisins, and green tomatoes. Feeding them these food can lead to health issues and in the worst case scenario, death, warned by Litter Robot Blog.
The best vegetables to feed, on the other hand, are broccoli, peas, carrots, asparagus, green, and green beans. Fruits like bananas, apples, cucumber, blueberries, avocado, pumpkin, and cantaloupe are also perfect for them. Just don't forget to always remove the seeds before giving them these treats. With these food's amazing flavor and texture, feeding these to your best pal will surely make them love you more.
