As you are preparing a wonderfully fragrant dinner of cheese and crackers, a piece of gouda falls on the floor. You might be getting into a fritz right about the time Princess Mittens gobbles it up.
So this one is all dependent on your specific bundle of fur, but it would be safe to say that most cats are probably at least interested in cheese.
The secret is in the pudding (or in this case, the protein). Cheese is on the list of foods that have a high protein content. This alone can already be enticing to them
If they eat one thing for long period of time, they get used to it. Giving them something they're not used to will likely trigger onset of “let’s go barf on mommy’s new bedding”.
The problem that arises is that cats may have a dairy allergy (lactose intolerance) just like us humans (in fact, most cats have a form of lactose intolerance).
While it is true that they are “more used” to having dairy in their system, they are still kittens. A lot of common things can be dangerous to them.
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