My 3 month old kitten Lessa likes veggies, this realization started with her taking an interest in my salad, I thought maybe she just wanted the cheese but she completely ignored it and ate only the lettuce. She also is enamored of asparagus tips, canned peas, and get this Brussle Sprouts. I know cat's are omnivores but I've never heard of this before.
Has anyone else had a veggie eating cat, and should I be worried about her eating habits? Should this behavior be encouraged or discouraged?
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Is it just me or is my kitten weird?
arianna
May 06, 2007 12:15 AM
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PHKitkat
May 07, 2007 04:34 PM
Hi There,
Cats are primarily carnivores, but some of them do like veggies. My cats really like peas and broccoli and some will nibble on fresh spinach. There is no harm in allowing this as long as the cat doesn't experience any digestive upset. In the wild, cats will eat the contents of the stomachs of their prey, so they do get some veggies this way.
Grains are what should be limited in a cat's diet. They are unable to digest carbs correctly and this can lead to problems, as they don't even have the necessary enzymes to digest them. For this reason cat food should be high in protein and low in carbs.
Regards,
PHKitkat
