Category Archives for Nutrition
Can Cats Eat Egg Shells?
Eggs are a staple food in countries all over the world, and there are countless ways to prepare them. We eat them for breakfast, we use them in baking, we cut them up into salads, and we even decorate them for holidays. Because of the immense popularity of eggs, it’s likely your cat will encounter […]
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Can Cats Eat Squid?
Squid is one of the most popular seafood dishes, especially in the Mediterranean where they’re prepared in a variety of ways. In the United States, calamari with a side of marinara sauce or lemon is on many menus. But what about our feline friends? Can we share our squid with them? Can cats eat squid? […]
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Can Cats Eat Beets?
Beets were one of the foods I hated when I was a kid. As an adult, beets still aren’t my favorite, but I do enjoy a good bowl of cold borsch or the occasional beet salad from time to time. You may be wondering if beets are a healthy snack for cats. Can cats eat […]
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Can Cats Eat Nutella?
Some people may not admit it, but who doesn’t like nutella? Once advertised as “part of a nutritious breakfast,” Nutella was forced to change it’s labeling in response to a lawsuit debunking these nutrition claims. Even if Nutella isn’t a health food, it remains as popular as ever. But, can cats eat nutella? Let’s find […]
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Can Cats Eat Spaghetti?
Originally exclusive to Italian cuisine, spaghetti has become a popular dish around the world. If you’re eating spaghetti at home, you may notice your cat paying attention to what’s on your plate. While there is a host of human foods that are fine to share with our furry friends, not all “people food” is safe […]
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Can Cats Eat Octopus?
I’ve never eaten octopus, but I have had calamari (squid). Octopus, not commonly eaten in the United States outside of Hawaii, is found on the dinner table in many other parts of the world. If you do happen to come across octopus at some point, you may be wondering if it would be okay to […]
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Can Cats Eat Oranges?
Many cat owners like to share their plates with their feline friends. And luckily for us, cats are able to eat a wide variety of human foods. While we all know their first choice is likely to be meat, what about different types of fruits? Many fruits are perfectly safe for cats to eat with […]
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Can Cats Eat Salt?
When it comes to human nutrition there are perhaps no greater villains than fat and salt. However, did you know that table salt is an essential nutrient, required by all living creatures to survive? If salt is so important, can cats eat salt? And, if so, how much salt is too much your feline companion? […]
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Can Cats Eat Cilantro?
Although cats are meat eaters, you’ve probably seen your kitty take an interest in plant life at times. While no one wants to come home to find their favorite house plant destroyed, it’s always nice when we can give our feline friends something new and interesting to interact with. Non-toxic plants can be a fun […]
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Can Cats Eat Boiled Eggs?
Hard-boiled, soft-boiled, scrambled, over-easy, sunny side up, poached, or as an omelet! There are plenty of ways to eat eggs. And, when consumed in moderation, eggs are a great all-around food for cats, supplying many important nutrients. In the home kitchen, boiling is one of the most common ways to prepare eggs. If you’re always […]
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