Yes, cats can eat apples. The flesh of apples is high in calcium, vitamin C, vitamin K, and pectin, and the skin is high in phytonutrients. Cats can get the same health benefits from apples as humans do.
While the flesh of apples isn't toxic for cats, the stem, leaves and seeds can be, as they all contain cyanide. This substance is poisonous for cats and, although your cat would need to eat a lot of apple seeds to reach a toxic level of cyanide, the seeds can still cause a stomach upset.
Cats can safely eat apples in small amounts and as an occasional sweet treat. Never give your feline friend apple seeds, leaves, or stems as these contain cyanide which is toxic to cats.
Steer clear of: Cherries are toxic to cats and dogs, and grapes and raisins can cause kidney damage. Citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and grapefruit as well as persimmons can cause an upset stomach.
Apple stems, leaves and seeds contain cyanide and are poisonous to cats. If your cat consumes any of these parts, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) as soon as possible.
The stems, leaves, and seeds are considered to be out-of-bounds for cats. Not unreasonably, an apple's cyanide-containing seeds are regarded as particularly hazardous and as a definite no-no for cats. Chewing 200 or more apple seeds in one go can kill you but the same does not hold true for our furry companions.
Cats can't have autism, but they can be diagnosed with other conditions, and like humans and other animals, some cats have special needs. Some special-needs cats have mental impairments which may result from birth defects, illness, or accidents. Some cats even have Down syndrome-type symptoms.
Some of the most toxic food for cats include onions & garlic, raw eggs & meat, chocolate, alcohol, grapes and raisins. Avoid feeding your cat table scraps, especially around the holidays, as these may contain potentially toxic ingredients.
Can cats eat fruit? Absolutely — if it's a safe fruit and eaten in moderation. However, it is necessary to warn that some fruits are not healthy for dogs and cats with certain medical conditions, so it is always important to check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods into your pets' nutrition.
Cheese is not a natural part of a cat's diet. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they can only get necessary nutrients from meat. But even though cheese is also high in protein, it can upset a cat's delicate digestive system. The reason for this is that cats don't tolerate dairy very well.
Cats don't have the same sweet taste receptors, so we can't really guess how apples taste to felines. Your cat may like the crunchy texture or coolness of the apple. Alternatively, she may discover that a cored and peeled apple makes a fun rolling toy that she can really sink her teeth into.
Bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, watermelon (seedless), peeled apples (deseeded) and pumpkins can all be offered as a tasty snack.
Some cats seem to enjoy sniffing an apple, suggesting they like its aroma. But whether they'll actually eat one varies. They might reject an apple because they don't have sweetness receptors, meaning they can't taste what humans do in the fruit.
Apple slices make a delicious, healthy snack for your dog and can help keep your dog's teeth clean and their breath fresh. However, the core of the apple and the apple seeds especially can be harmful to dogs. Apple seeds contain a small amount of cyanide which is released when they're broken or chewed.
Cats react because cucumbers look like snakes
To a feline's eyes a cucumber can look similar enough to the pesky reptile to elicit their fear response and make them jump a few feet in the air to avoid being bitten.
While many "people foods," like chocolate, are toxic for cats and other pets, and they should be avoided altogether, bananas aren't toxic to pets. It is one of the fruits that cats can eat safely in small portions.
So remember, nonfat plain yogurt is usually safe and healthy for cats and dogs to eat as a fun snack — just check the nutrition label first to make sure it doesn't contain a dangerous ingredient, like xylitol. And for even more power-packed benefits, consider adding a daily probiotic to their regimen.
If you know or suspect that your cat has eaten grapes or raisins, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) immediately. You don't need to wait until you see clinical signs to seek help. Grape toxicosis is a progressive illness, so the sooner you treat it, the better.
Most cats are actually 'lactose intolerant' as they don't have the enzyme (lactase) in their intestines to digest the sugar in milk (lactose), meaning that milk which contains lactose can make them poorly. They can get vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain from drinking it (just like lactose intolerance in humans).
While some vets and animal experts seem to agree that cats can get ADHD, the condition isn't recognized by all. Cats can exhibit symptoms or personality and behavioral traits that are often linked to ADHD in humans, especially human children.
The domestic cat is attributed a value of between 1–1.71; relative to human value, that is 7.44–7.8. The largest brains in the family Felidae are those of the tigers in Java and Bali. It is debated whether there exists a causal relationship between brain size and intelligence in vertebrates.
In cats, the term used by specialists is a condition called Dysthymia. It causes sudden changes in mood in animals. It seems that this type of bipolar disorder is more common in certain breeds of cats like the Abyssinians for example. However, this remains rare.
Clinical Signs
Cyanide is a potent, rapidly acting poison. Signs of cyanide poisoning can occur within 15 to 20 minutes to a few hours after animals consume the toxic forage. Animals often are found dead. Clinical signs, when noticed, occur in rapid succession.
Signs of a cyanide toxicity include dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, bright red gum color, shock and death. However, cyanide toxicity is rare in dogs and cats because the whole seeds or pit must be masticated and the leaves must be wilting or stressed for the cyanide to be released.