While cats are amazingly intuitive and often know what is good for them and what isn’t, it is still our responsibility to ensure that they’re well taken care of.
Sometimes, your little furry friend might see you eating a delicious peanut butter sandwich and get drawn to the smell.
While most cats aren’t drawn to the creamy nutty aroma, there are oddballs that might really enjoy the smell of peanut butter. Whether it’s good for them or not is another question.
The only time it is suggested to give your cat peanut butter is when they’ve got medication to take. Peanut butter allows whatever tablets to remain intact while your kitty eats it, making it a great way of ensuring that they’re taking their full dose of medication.
There might be some undesirable results if your cat is eating too much peanut butter. As previously mentioned, peanut butter contains a few oils and fats that your cat can’t properly digest.
A little bit of peanut butter once in a while won’t hurt your cat. Unless your feline is allergic to nuts. So, if your cat does manage to steal a bit of peanut butter without you noticing, that’s okay.
While allergies might feel like a human issue, cats and dogs alike can also become allergic to certain substances. Similar to human allergies, they can be allergic to anything environmental or food-related.
So, peanut butter is only the beginning of not-so-good foods for cats. There are a few others that you might have or not have heard of. – Sushi – can break down the existing vitamin B in your cat and cause a Thiamine deficiency