The twitching nose and the stretching neck are so adorable. Cats have a keen sense of smell and love to investigate enticing aromas.
But can you give him a sample? It depends on what it is. Some foods are toxic to cats. Others may not be toxic but still aren’t suitable for them. While others still are great and perfectly safe for them.
Raspberries fall somewhere along with the midway point of that scale. Can cats eat raspberries? Let’s take a closer look at this tasty fruit and whether the cat can indulge in its sweet, aromatic goodness.
Raspberries are really nutritious. They are high in fiber and vitamins and are relatively low in harmful sugars.
So, the short answer to this question is yes. They won’t have to be rushed to the vet immediately if they sneak a single berry from your plate. But this doesn’t mean you should feed your cat raspberries.
Cats are primarily carnivorous. They acquire most of their necessary nutrition through meat or high-protein cat food.
They are engineered to hunt – and this instinct is probably the reason you’ve found a lifeless rodent or lizard carcass or two around your house from time to time. Everything in a cat’s metabolism, anatomy and physiology points to a strictly carnivorous diet for cats.
Raspberries do not contain anything specifically toxic to cats. But it does have a tiny amount of Xylitol. Consumed in large amounts, this could make your cat sick.
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