The cat, although it is one of the most popular pets, by its nature it remains a carnivorous predator, whose digestive tract is designed to process exclusively meat food. Therefore, many other foods are harmful to cats, especially those that animals get from the "human table".
Some cat owners proudly tell their friends about the appetite with which their pets eat tomatoes, not even suspecting that these juicy fleshy vegetables can cause irreparable harm to the health of their four-legged pets. The fact is that tomatoes, like all other plants of the Solanaceae family, contain a poisonous alkaloid that can cause severe gastrointestinal pain in cats. Raw potatoes and potato peelings have the same negative effect on the pet's body. Harmful to cats and nuts, especially walnuts. These products contain a large amount of phosphorus, an excess of which in the body of animals can lead to damage to the digestive and nervous systems. Legumes, the most common of which are soybeans, beans and peas, are completely indigestible to the cat's body, and excessive consumption of them leads to bloating and fermentation in the intestines. Raw eggs are also on the list of foods that are bad for cats. They contain a special enzyme - avidin, the accumulation in the body of which can lead to the development of a deficiency of vitamin B, and as a result, to problems with the skin and hair of cats. Poor quality eggs can even cause salmonella in an animal. Substances that are especially dangerous and toxic to cats are contained in chocolate and cocoa powder. The use of these products by a pet can cause arrhythmias, heart palpitations, disorientation in space, vomiting, and diarrhea. Excessive ingestion of these substances can lead to a heart attack. Prevent your pet from refilling plates, cups, and mugs from your table. Even licking the remnants of wine sauce from the meat, the cat can get very drunk. Of course, a single case of alcohol consumption by animals will not cause serious long-term consequences. But a repetition of the situation can lead to poisoning, liver damage and even death of the cat. The same applies to the remains of coffee grounds and tea in mugs. The caffeine contained in tea and coffee is a powerful stimulant of brain and physical activity, therefore, it can lead to the development of hyperactivity and even diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular system of a cat. Harmful to cats and bones from fish, chicken and meat, which can get stuck in the throat of the animal and scratch its esophagus. Cuts of fatty meat and lard, with which some owners often feed their pets, lead to the development of such a serious disease in cats as pancreatitis. Salt is very harmful for cats, the consumption of which in large doses leads to electrolyte imbalance, sugar, which contributes to dental problems, dull hair and excess weight, spices that cause diseases of the stomach, kidneys and liver. Even if your pet shows special interest and is addicted to food that is alien to her body, do not indulge her in this. So you will not only protect your pet from the appearance of health problems, but also prolong his life.
