In our daily life of raising cats, if we can master more common sense, it will help the shovelers avoid pitfalls in advance and also save the furry children from taking risks.

Today, let us explore the top ten taboos in cat diet together, and use the results of scientific research to build a healthy line of defense for our furry children.

Chocolate and cocoa

The cocoa alkali in chocolate and cocoa is a cardiotoxin for cats, and these ingredients are strongly irritating to cats' nervous system and cardiovascular system.

According to a study in the journal Veterinary Toxicology, cocoamin can stimulate cats' central nervous system, causing heartbeat, muscle spasms, and even death. Its toxic effect is proportional to the dose and is particularly sensitive to small cats. sulfides in foods such as

Onion and garlic

can destroy cat red blood cells and cause anemia.

A paper published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association states that even trace amounts of onions and garlic are enough to cause anemia in cats.

Alcohol

Alcohol is extremely toxic to cats, and even small amounts can lead to poisoning and cause serious damage to the cat's liver and nervous system.

A study in the journal Toxicology showed that alcohol can be quickly absorbed by cats and causes serious damage to the central nervous system.

Caffeine

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulator that is toxic to the heart and nervous system of cats.

A study by Veterinary Medicine International found that caffeine poisoning may cause cats to have accelerated heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, and even heart failure.

grapes and raisins

These foods contain unknown toxins that can cause kidney failure in cats.

A report in the Canadian Veterinary Journal mentioned that even small amounts of grapes or raisins can cause acute renal failure in cats.

fish bones and bones

bones, especially tiny chicken bones and fish bones, may scratch the cat's digestive tract. A study in the journal Companion Animal stressed that gastrointestinal damage may cause severe internal bleeding in cats and requires emergency surgery.

Milk and dairy products

Many cats are intolerant of lactose and may experience symptoms of indigestion such as diarrhea and vomiting after consumption.

Research in the book "Feline Medicine and Surgery" shows that lactose intolerance is more common in cats because they lack sufficient lactase in their bodies.

Raw meat or undercooked meat

Raw meat may contain bacteria and parasites, which can easily cause diseases in cats, especially domestic cats.

A paper in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases pointed out that pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli in raw meat can cause severe intestinal diseases in cats.

Foods containing salt or seasonings

The kidneys of cats have relatively weak ability to handle salt. High-salt foods are harmful to cats' kidneys. Long-term intake of excessive salt may cause kidney disease.

A study in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery shows that long-term consumption of high-salt foods may cause cats to suffer from high blood pressure and kidney disease.

nuts and certain fruits

hawaiian nuts contain an unknown toxin that can damage cats' nerves. The seeds of cherries and star fruit contain cyanide, which may cause cyanide poisoning. In a paper in Veterinary Record, the symptoms of cyanide poisoning include dyspnea, rapid heartbeat and sudden death. Contraindicated foods above

will produce different results in the actual environment due to the differences in individual and intake doses. Scientific research is based on the rules of big numbers. As a shoveler, it is not harmful to know more about raising cats. When feeding, try to avoid these taboos as much as possible. There is no need to let your beloved fur child take risks.

What exclusive experiences do you have in your cat’s diet and want to share? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area, let us escort the health of the hairy children together and let them have a healthy and happy cat!