Naku eating bread? What?

Hey everyone! I have another nutrition question...

Does your cat eat bread? Or have they ever?

Starting last week, I brought home some rolls from the bakery and when I put the bags down and stepped away for a few minutes, I came into the room with the bag of rolls torn open and Naku chomping away. Esme was off in the other room, but the way she came back and circled the crime scene, makes me think she's not so innocent either (lol). I figured then, it was just probably a one time thing and ignored it.

So, last night I brought home some italian bread for our pasta night and I woke up this morning to another ripped open bread bag (it was left on the counter where we typically leave bread) and bread slices on the counter and the floor all with parts eaten.

We've always kept bread (usually normal wheat loaves of sandwich bread) in plain sight and he has never touched them! We've also had some italian loaves before and he didn't touch those. So I'm kind of at a loss now.

Could it just be some odd delicacy for him or is there maybe something I should check into (health wise)?

We've switched to keeping the bread behind cabinet doors for now (hoping Esme doesn't become a partner in crime and open them for him, ha).

Apparently he likes potato chips too. Stepped away for a minute and he stole 2 chips!

That's funny. We had a Siamese named Neko who used to get into things like that. But, he had a wide variety of tastes. He used to beg for Soybeans (my Wife likes them as a snack.) My boy Jerry is a carbaholic - he begs for chips. Since I eat Organic potato and corn chips occasionally, I will give him a tiny piece (I round the edges first) about half of the size of a pinky fingernail.

I don't think tiny amounts would do any harm, but obviously keeping them in a cabinet sounds like a better plan for all involved. 

Naku probably just became enticed by the smell and thought he was onto something. I doubt it is anything to worry about.

I use Blue Buffalo Wilderness as a snack now - I keep some in a small plastic container and shake it and they think it is a special treat!

SevenWonders said:

That's funny. We had a Siamese named Neko who used to get into things like that. But, he had a wide variety of tastes. He used to beg for Soybeans (my Wife likes them as a snack.) My boy Jerry is a carbaholic - he begs for chips. Since I eat Organic potato and corn chips occasionally, I will give him a tiny piece (I round the edges first) about half of the size of a pinky fingernail.

I don't think tiny amounts would do any harm, but obviously keeping them in a cabinet sounds like a better plan for all involved. 

Naku probably just became enticed by the smell and thought he was onto something. I doubt it is anything to worry about.

I use Blue Buffalo Wilderness as a snack now - I keep some in a small plastic container and shake it and they think it is a special treat!

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Thanks SevenWonders! He seems to like the more specialty breads like ciabatta and fresh italian loaves, over standard pre-packaged sandwich bread. I have never experienced a cat who liked bread!

PrincessEsme said:

Thanks SevenWonders! He seems to like the more specialty breads like ciabatta and fresh italian loaves, over standard pre-packaged sandwich bread. I have never experienced a cat who liked bread!

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Wow, a Gourmet Kitty... perhaps Naku would consider an Endorsement Deal with Pepperidge Farms? 

Buddy LOOOOOVES bread. He will happily shred a bag and eat a slice or two. He also loves raw potatoes. Had to start locking them up lol.