Cashews make for the perfect little snacks; they’re small and delicious. We humans love to munch on them at any given time.
And our kitties seem to enjoy them too. So, the question arises, ‘can cats eat cashews?’
Cashews are High in Fat
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need a good protein diet to stay healthy. A feline’s primary diet consists of lean meats in the wild, and they don’t often consume fats – and certainly not the high amounts you’d find in these nuts.
So, our kitties digestive systems aren’t good at processing plant-based foods – such as nuts – either. It could lead to an upset stomach or vomiting.
Cashews Can Cause Pancreatitis
If you feed your cat cashew nuts on a regular basis, it can lead to long-term adverse effects on the pancreas.
Pancreatitis in cats is caused by enlarging your kitty’s pancreas, which will require advanced medical treatment.
Cats naturally eat very little sodium-based products. And for this reason, their small bodies aren’t great at processing high quantities.
Cashews are High in Sodium
When your kitty eats a food, high in sodium concentration – like seasoned cashew nuts – it can cause them to become dehydrated.