Cats need proper nutrition.
But many owners make mistakes by feeding their pets products that are considered “cat food” but are actually harmful to them.
Why Milk and Tuna Are Not Good for Cats and What Are the Alternatives?
Milk: Why it is dangerous for cats
Many people believe that cats need to be given milk because they love it and because they drank it when they were kittens. But this is not true.
Adult cats cannot digest lactose, the milk sugar found in milk.
This can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Milk can also trigger allergies or intolerances in some cats.
The only time cats can be given milk is when they are kittens and drinking their mother's milk. But after weaning, cats lose the ability to digest lactose and do not need milk.
If you want to treat your cat with something tasty and healthy, it is better to give her kefir, yogurt or lactose-free cheese.
These products contain beneficial bacteria that improve your cat's digestion and immunity.
Tuna: Why It's Not Suitable for Cats
Many people think that fish is the perfect food for cats because they love it and because it is rich in protein. But this is not true. Fish can be dangerous for cats for several reasons.
First, fish may contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, or cadmium, which accumulate in your cat's body and can cause poisoning or chronic illness. This is especially true for large predatory fish such as tuna.
Secondly, fish can cause a deficiency of thiamine, vitamin B1, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system and heart of a cat. This happens because some fish contain the enzyme thiaminase, which destroys thiamine. If a cat constantly eats fish without adding other products, it may suffer from a lack of thiamine.
Third, fish can cause allergies or intolerances in some cats. This can manifest as skin rashes, itching, hair loss, ear inflammation, or gastrointestinal upset.
If you want to give your cat fish, do it rarely and in small quantities. It is better to choose fresh or frozen fish, not canned.
Canned tuna contains a lot of salt, fat and preservatives, which are also harmful to the cat's health. Also, do not forget to give your cat other foods, such as meat, eggs, vegetables and cat food.
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