Comprehensive guides on what foods are safe or dangerous for cats.
Hazel Russell BVSc on rosemary and cats — the herb is listed non-toxic by the ASPCA, but rosemary essential oil is a real concern. The difference, and what the pet food industry gets wrong.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on mandarins and cats — the flesh is low risk but citrus essential oils in the peel cause toxicity. Why cats hate citrus and what to do if yours ate some.
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Hazel Russell BVSc on chickpeas and cats — not toxic, but high fibre and plant protein cause GI upset. Hummus is dangerous. Plain cooked chickpea: what to watch.
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⚠ Peanut butter (without xylitol) is not acutely toxic but poses significant risks: high fat (pancreatitis), sticky choking hazard, and zero palatability for cats. Cats…
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✓ Raw chicken is technically safe for cats as obligate carnivores — in fact, their wild ancestors ate raw prey regularly — but bacterial contamination…
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? Avocado contains persin, a compound toxic to many animals, but research on cats specifically is limited — the fruit flesh is considered lower risk…
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⚠ Ham is not toxic to cats, but it is dangerously high in sodium — and cats' kidneys are significantly more sensitive to salt than…
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⚠ Dog food is not immediately toxic to cats, but it lacks taurine — an amino acid cats cannot synthesise themselves — making regular feeding…
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⚠ Cheese is not toxic to cats, but most adult cats are lactose intolerant — and cheese, despite being fermented, still contains enough lactose to…
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✗ Garlic is toxic to cats — more potent per gram than it is for dogs — and even small amounts can cause Heinz body…
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