Comprehensive guides on what foods are safe or dangerous for cats.
Hazel Russell BVSc on why marshmallows are dangerous for cats — sugar load, xylitol in sugar-free varieties, gelatine, choking risk, and what to do if your cat ate one.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on cats and cream — lactose intolerance in adult cats, fat-induced pancreatitis, and why the 'cats love milk' image is medically outdated.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on raw prawns for cats — the bacterial risk, thiaminase issue with regular feeding, shells and tails, and safe serving sizes by weight.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on pomegranate and cats — the tannin and ellagic acid risks, what to do if your cat ate some, and why the acidity alone is a problem.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on Greek yoghurt and cats — lower lactose than milk, but most cats still react to dairy. Plain full-fat is less risky than flavoured. What to avoid.
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Vet Hazel Russell BVSc on why fries are bad for cats — sodium maths, pancreatitis risk, chicken-salt onion danger, and what to do if it already happened.
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Hazel Russell BVSc explains why prosciutto is dangerous for cats — the salt load, nitrate preservatives, and what to watch if your cat already ate some.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on cooked steak for cats — plain cooked beef is a high-quality protein treat, but marinated, seasoned, and heavily cooked steak has specific risks. Full guide.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on which human foods cats can safely eat as cat food alternatives — and the ones that look safe but aren't. Australian vet perspective.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on whether green beans are safe for cats, the right serving size by weight, what forms to avoid, and when they're actually useful.
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