If she eats a moist diet, she might relish the chance to crunch on some “tartar-control” treats. Human foods that make good cat treats include turkey, chicken, egg, clams, beef, lamb, tuna, sardines, salmon, cheese, or a small amount of milk.
Bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, watermelon (seedless), peeled apples (deseeded) and pumpkins can all be offered as a tasty snack.
Herring Whole Fish Treats for Cats
Wild-caught and air-dried whole herrings provide benefits from naturally occurring omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, taurine, protein and healthy fats, with an irresistible taste and crunch. Kitties will enjoy “catching” the whole fish.
Don't feed your cat snacks like chocolate, grapes, and raisins, and don't prepare any food for your cat with onions, garlic, or chives. You can, however, give your cat light helpings of cheese, cooked fish (salmon, tuna, shrimp), cooked meats (chicken and beef, bacon and ham), and the like.
Spots where most cats like to be petted include the scent glands that are located between the ears, at the base of the ears, on their cheeks, and under the chin. They may also enjoy light pressure down their neck and back, stopping right before their tail.
While researchers noted variation among cats, the majority of pet cats and shelter cats preferred to interact with people more than anything else. It's important to recognize that cats express their love and affection differently than dogs do.
Cheese and dairy are not good for cats. They aren't toxic to cats, but eating too much cheese can upset their stomach and lead to diarrhoea or vomiting. Eating cheese over a prolonged period can also lead to obesity. Some cheeses are also very high in salt, which can cause problems in excess just as it does in humans.
The safest way to serve eggs to cats is to ensure they are always cooked. Stick with boiled, scrambled or fried eggs. Just like humans, cats share the same potential risks in contracting Salmonella if consuming raw or undercooked foods.
Yes, cats can eat cantaloupe, which is a good source of vitamin C, beta carotene, fiber, and antioxidants. This relatively low-calorie fruit is often a favorite of felines because the scent that cantaloupes produce mimics the scent of the proteins in meat.
Cats can be addicted to tuna, whether it's packed for cats or for humans. Some tuna now and then probably won't hurt. But a steady diet of tuna prepared for humans can lead to malnutrition because it won't have all the nutrients a cat needs. And, too much tuna can cause mercury poisoning.
Your cat is expressing her affection for you.
Your cat's licking may be an affiliative behavior, which is a friendly, altruistic behavior. Mothers groom their kittens, and cats may groom one another, which is called allogrooming.
Sleeping near you
If your kitty likes to sleep near you - or even on you - this is an indication that they have total trust in you.
Cats will mark with scent glands on their feet, cheeks, face, and tail as well as with urine. Cheek rubbing (bunting) and scratching (with both the odor from the glands in the footpads and the visual mark) are both forms of marking.
The ears - Some cats like their ears scratched, rubbed, or gently twisted. A few even go for having a knuckle rubbed against their ears' exteriors. If your cat appears to have very itchy ears, ask the vet to take a look at them. Itchiness could signal mites or allergies.
If your cat is busy doing something else, like eating, sleeping or playing they are unlikely to appreciate being touched, or fussed. The same goes for if they're hiding, or in one of their quiet places. If your cat appears scared, or in pain you should generally try and avoid touching them.
Can cats safely eat carrots? The answer is yes, but they should be well cooked to prevent choking. However, carrots should only be offered to a kitty as an occasional treat, not as part of their regular meal plan.
Superb vegetables to offer your cat are chopped carrots, peas, frozen corn, broccoli florets, green beans, zucchini, lettuce, spinach, winter squash, and pumpkin. This produce should be cooked (steamed is best) since felines, just like us humans, lack a sufficient way to break down plant cell walls.
Can cats eat bananas as a nutritious snack? Again, the answer is yes, but in moderation. Because they are calorie-rich, bananas are not at the top of the cat treat list, and your cat may not even want to eat bananas.
Can cats eat scrambled eggs. Yes, cats can enjoy the occasional piece of scrambled egg added on top of their usual cat food. Eggs are full of nutrients and, most importantly, fit in with the feline diet of mostly animal protein.