Can Cats Eat Broccoli?
Cats are obligate carnivores, but this doesn’t mean they can never eat vegetables. In fact, there’s some good news for cat parents who find their felines curious enough to try them! Broccoli may seem like an odd choice at first- it has more in common with human steaks than our favorite furry friends’ love affair with meatballs and kitty snacks from the bowl. But as long as you don’t feed your pet too much of one specific food item over another (eucalyptus leaves or garlic cloves), then chances are everything will be fine;
Is it safe for Cat to eat Broccoli?
Broccoli is a superfood for cats! Not only does it contain lots of antioxidants which may help reduce free radicals in the body, but Broc’s greens might also satisfy your kitty with its plant chomping urges. It even offers an unexpected bonus–the bright green florets can protect houseplants from being eaten by their favorite prey; that is if you have any worries about what they would do with these new snacks 🙂
Yes, Broccoli is safe for cats, it’s a great source of fiber, and it offers some nutritional benefits. Not only will your cat enjoy the taste but they could also reap some vitamins and minerals from eating it too!
How much Broccoli can Eat?
A cat’s diet should be primarily meat-based, and broccoli is not an optimal choice for them. However, if you have a picky eater that likes to eat what we call “natural foods” then feel free to give it a try!
Bread can also make their list when balanced with other good quality ingredients like vegetables or fruit; this will help keep those pectoral muscles of yours from getting saggy too soon 🙂
There are a few different myths about the amount of broccoli that cats can eat. Some say they’re allergic to it, while others state otherwise- but one thing’s for certain: if your cat has actually been able to digest and process this veggie like mine did when he was younger (and I had him taste test many varieties), then there is no limit!
Other Ca-Safe Vegetables & Fruits
Broccoli isn’t the only healthy vegetable that cats can eat, and it might not even be their favorite. But there are other options out there with benefits for your pet in mind! Including..
Spinach
Cucumbers
Carrots
Green bell peppers
squash such as zucchini,
and corn.
You may be surprised to learn that not only is your cat capable of eating some healthy options, but they have even been reported as preferring them. Broccoli isn’t the only veggie out there with special benefits for felines:
– Other veggies such as tomatoes are actually good sources of vitamin C and lycopene which can help strengthen their immune system! – Apples act like medicine when consumed in small amounts; cats seem especially fond if Granny Smiths (low sugar) apples are involved so this would make an excellent addition during playtime 🙂
When it comes to vegetables, watch out for onions and garlic. Cats are especially sensitive in their diet as these can bring on some pretty serious health issues! A cat’s digestive system is not designed to handle the strong flavors of onion or even a clove of garlic so make sure that you keep them away from those foods if your furry friend will be eating during mealtimes with us humans too!. Scallions/shallots chives also seem toxic but we’ll have more information about this later on when discussing danger.
So before adding any new foods or changing anything at all about their diet it would be smart to talk with the veterinarian first so he/she knows what kind of food will work best on this occasion…
A lot goes into making sure our furry friends are happy healthy pets – from eating right down to keeping up an active lifestyle.
