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There are many human foods that are toxic to a cat or kitten:
Chocolate - Can affect the heart and nervous system causing excitement / nervousness / trembling, vomiting / diarrhoea, seizures, muscle spasms, coma and death.
Caffeine - Can affect the heart and nervous system and causes the same or similar symptoms as chocolate.
Alcohol - Giving a cat alcohol repeatedly (or a lot of) will cause liver damage, breathing difficulties, coma and even death.
Garlic (any form) - Can damage red blood cells and lead to anemia.
Onion (any form) - Can damage red blood cells and lead to anemia. Onions are more toxic than garlic.
Tomatoes (all aspects of the fruit and plant) - Can cause the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems, but mostly causes severe digestive upset.
Potatoes (Raw and plant) - Can cause the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems, but mostly causes severe digestive upset.
Mushrooms - Some species of mushroom are highly dangerous as the can cause shock and even death.
Grapes and Raisins - It is unknown why these are toxic, but even a tiny amount can severely damage the kidneys.
Macadamia Nuts - Can cause gastrointestinal upsets, lethargy, vomiting and muscle tremors or stiffness.
Foods that are potentially harmful:
Liver (in large amounts) - A small bit of raw liver on occasion is very beneficial to a cat.
COOKED bones and fish bones (including raw and cooked) - Cooked bones are very hard and brittle and will splinter which can cause obstruction or laceration in the digestive system. Raw bones are much safer as they are soft and do not splinter.
Dog Food - Dog food is vastly different to cat food so doesn't have the added Vitamins and Fatty Acids cats need, such as Taurine.
Foods high in Salt and Sugar - Too much of both can harm your cat's health (sugar can cause obesity and Diabetes and salt will cause a chemical imbalance, as well as dehydration).
Milk - Cow's milk, despite popular belief, is not tolerated by many cats as many are lactose intolerant. An adult cat gets no nutrition from any sort of milk, but specially formulated cat or kitten milk can be used as an occasional treat.
Avoid feeding kittens the following: chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, onions, garlic, grapes, and raisins, all of which can be toxic to them. Also, stay away from feeding them raw meat, bones, and dairy products as their digestive systems may not be able to handle them.
They are supposed to eat cat food as its specially designed to give your cat the nutrition it needs.
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Cats, being strict carnivores, are designed to eat a diet of meat. Premium cat foods often have a high meat content which is the best to feed your cat. Keep away from cheaper cat foods that often are packed with grains, corn and glutens which have no nutritional value for your cat whatsoever.
grapes raisens choclate coffee or any caffeine canned tuna and fish bones.
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If you feed a 2 day old kitten will it affect it from nursing on the mom?
no,but really a kitten should start eating from cat food is when the mother
If a kitten gets left by its mother what should you do?
If you find a kitten that has been abandoned by its mother, you should provide warmth, food, and shelter for it. Contact a local animal shelter or rescue organization for guidance on caring for the kitten, as they may require special care and feeding. It is important to keep the kitten safe and ensure its health and well-being.
should I feed my 9 month old kitten wet food?
I am sure I could feed my kitten wet food because wet food can help with hairballs and can be a good source of water especially because most cats don't drink a lot of water. My kitten is a Maine coon and has a ton of fur so wet food can help him digest hairballs.
Is it okay to feed a kitten cream?
Never. Cats and kittens should never be fed cow's milk or cream. Many cats are lactose intolerant and can become sick - which is incredibly dangerous in a young kitten. If you wish to treat a kitten to some milk, buy some specially formulated kitten milk which can be found in most pet stores. These are completely safe to give to your kitten.
What type of chicken can you feed your kitten?
It is not recommended to feed your kitten raw chicken due to the risk of bacterial contamination. Cooked, boneless, skinless chicken can be safe in small amounts as a treat, but should not be a primary source of nutrition. It is best to provide a balanced diet formulated for kittens to ensure they receive all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.
Can you feed a kitten turkey?
you can give your kitten cooked chicken and turkey.
Can a kitten live whlie not eating for 9 hours?
Feed your kitten now.
What is best to feed a 5 week old kitten?
there are spacial kitten foods.
Can you feed a baby kitten baby formula?
yes you can but it will not give the kitten the nutrients it needs
Can you bottle feed a newborn kitten?
yes
What can you feed a 6 day old kitten who has no mother?
KMR or kitten milk replacer ring a vet and ask for some you will need to bottle feed it
Is it safe to feed termites to your kitten?
no that's nasty
What small pets are good if you have a kitten and a cat?
To feed them?
How do you look after your cat or kitten?
feed it every day
Can you feed your kitten popcorn?
I would advise against it since kittens should be fed kitten food.
If kitten has a diarea?
do NOT feed it any milk, except kitten milk in small quantities if the diarrhea keeps up call your vet and find out if the kitten has an infection.
Should you feed a kitten milk?
Yes it is a good idea.
