ginger?

hey everyone. i was looking it up online but couldnt find anything except that ginger ... not the root just ground ginger isnt toxic nor poisoneous for cats. now i was wondering if it is ok to give reeses come chicken that i lightly cooked in olive oil and ginger?

7 reviews and no one replied = [

Probably because people didn't know what the post was about, popped in to see, but have no idea on whether it's OK or not. You'll notice MOST threads have a LOT more views than replies.

As to your question - I know I don't know if it's OK for cats or not. :lol3: If ginger is OK for cats, then lightly sauteed chicken with some ginger is probably fine. :dk: There has been some discussion in the health forum on various oils - some swear by olive oil, others say it shouldn't be fed to cats. http://www.thecatsite.com/t/248167/butter-for-hairballs

I know that I prefer not to use plant-based stuff for my kitties as they are obligate carnivores. But if they have a particular condition that can benefit from some herbs or plant-based supplements, I've used them. I work with a holistic vet, and she prescribes Chinese herbal meds for some conditions. I know there are many health benefits for people with ginger, and I'm pretty sure it's used in a lot of Chinese herbal formulas (but don't KNOW that). I'd just make sure it IS safe for cats - many things aren't. Garlic also has many health benefits but should never be fed to a cat.

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just curiouse why cant cats have garlic?

I don't know the science behind it but here is a link to the ASPCA site with some info: http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/Plants/garlic.aspx

They offer a full list of toxins to pets. Hope this helps!

This is a bird-related site, but it makes the science behind the Heinz-body anemia that cats and dogs can suffer from eating garlic understandable: http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/onions.html

Hm, I'm not too sure about ginger. I did have candied ginger laying around that the kitties got into (accidentally left the top loose, and Cuddles got it open) and she was fine. I'm sure as long as it wasn't too much ginger it should be ok.

Happened to be searching for herbs for cats and came across your question.  I'm sure that the dish in question is long gone, but for future reference:

http://www.ehow.com/list_6388501_list-safe-herbs-cats.html

All the best,

Rachel-Hannah

Rachel-Hannah said:

 
Happened to be searching for herbs for cats and came across your question.  I'm sure that the dish in question is long gone, but for future reference:

http://www.ehow.com/list_6388501_list-safe-herbs-cats.html

All the best,

Rachel-Hannah

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Welcome to TCS. The thread you posted to had been dormant for a year. However, thank you for the link. Another good one is www.catinfo.org

I invite you to introduce yourself and your cats in the New Cats on the Block board. Be sure to include some pictures of your furkids.