People Food

i dont think it would hurt to give her a tiny taste of a cheezit on rare ocassions but i dont think it would do her good as a regular treat.

from the previous post about no cured meats such as bacon i would guess sausage would be a no and also ham and corned beef have a very high salt content.

i would think the salmon oil would be healthy as well as olive oil, as long as you dong overdo it. does anyone have advice on how much and how often this should be given?

also how much and how often for the yogurt?


julie

Originally Posted by SolarityBengals

I was making clam chowder once and was draining cans of clams. It was the funniest sight I've seen. Meeka suddenly appeared and was standing on her hind legs with her nose twitching a mile a minute desperately trying to see what smelled so good. How could I say no? She was in heaven.

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That's Oliver with tuna... he smells it and comes running, stands up on his back feet, pawing at the counter, mewing away....

i think i'll go with salmon oil, i hear olive oil is hard to digest.

Originally Posted by Renovia

i think i'll go with salmon oil, i hear olive oil is hard to digest.

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oh, i have not heard that, does anyone else know anything about this?

i think because it's plant based.

Originally Posted by jaycee

i dont think it would hurt to give her a tiny taste of a cheezit on rare ocassions but i dont think it would do her good as a regular treat.

from the previous post about no cured meats such as bacon i would guess sausage would be a no and also ham and corned beef have a very high salt content.

i would think the salmon oil would be healthy as well as olive oil, as long as you dong overdo it. does anyone have advice on how much and how often this should be given?

also how much and how often for the yogurt?


julie

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I use one fiftha teaspoon of cod liver ... one half of olive every other day.. next it will be grizzley salmon and I think it is one pump

I dont do yougurt I use probiotic powder... vet explain the lactose and the dairy issues

Originally Posted by HUYI

what about these foods? can my cat eat these?

cheese?
honey cured ham?
Muller yogurt? not the strawberry bit just the plain yogurt.
i know not to give her chocolate
crisps, seriously she loves them.
sausages?
cooked eggs?
any type of beef like corned beef or cooked chicken?

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HUYI - no sugar - crisps very often have onion powder on them and have a lot of salt in them. salt is not good for cats, in high amounts as it can give them crystas in the urine and ther complications. that's why you should not give your cat canned tuna. if you really want to giv them somthinf from the tuna can give them the water with some chicken in it.

and anything sugary with sugar (honey cured ham/flavored yogurt) is a big no no as a- it could eaily give your cat diabetes and b- the cats system is just not designed to process sugar... so make sure you read the labels on food properly... what is considered a small dose to a human could be a lethal dose to your cat or at the very least cause you some very unecessary vet bills.

Originally Posted by zazi

HUYI - no sugar - crisps very often have onion powder on them and have a lot of salt in them. salt is not good for cats, in high amounts as it can give them crystas in the urine and ther complications. that's why you should not give your cat canned tuna. if you really want to giv them somthinf from the tuna can give them the water with some chicken in it.

and anything sugary with sugar (honey cured ham/flavored yogurt) is a big no no as a- it could eaily give your cat diabetes and b- the cats system is just not designed to process sugar... so make sure you read the labels on food properly... what is considered a small dose to a human could be a lethal dose to your cat or at the very least cause you some very unnecessary vet bills.

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hmm really? well that cat is getting no more of those stuff then, i never knew they can't eat sugar either, so she can eat chicken, the salmon oil, but what if she only has these treats now and again because she will just keep miaowing and miaowing if i eat these things in front of her. and what else would you recommend that i give her instead of that stuff?

You can give them chicken, salmon.... if your cat is a grazer they might like broccolli with a bit of butter or carrots with some butter.... there are lots of treats that you can give your cat but there are also a lot that you should not give your cat.

you could try to keep a small container of bolied chicken pieces in your fridge and give her one of those when she meows for things that she should not be eating.

but basically just be careful what you feed them because they can not eat everything that we can eat.

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1029

check that out

I see lots of people like to give their cats cooked meats. My cats do love a nice piece of cooked chicken. It's a lot better for the cat to get a piece of raw chicken than a cooked piece though. There's really nothing left nutritionally in cooked chicken. As a treat it's not going to do any harm, but why not just cut them a piece before you cook it and give that to them?

I'm one of a growing number of folks around here that believe in the benifits of as close to nature feeding as possible. I did a lot of research into it and there's some pretty good information and studies around that back it up. If it's something you might consider doing, just search "BARF RAW" in google and you'll have more than enough information to keep you busy. "BARF" is "biologically appropriate raw food" or "bones and raw food", depending on the site but it's all the same in the end.

Regardless of my feeding preferences. I did have a cat that would eat anything and had a special taste for raw broccoli or corn. Anything non toxic in very small amounts is fine. It's not like the brownies in my fridge do me any good, but I still eat em.

but my cat hates raw meat i tried to give her some but she won't even touch it. and i have to try to give her some vegtables, it will be a new taste for her.

well .... there are lots f peole who will say "don't ever give your cat anything but cat food".... and then there are those who will tell you some thing else...

the best thing to do is just print out this list, and put it on your fridge -
and then you'll have better idea of what to feed and not to feed, because there are no hard and fast rules about treating, just be aware of the toxic stuff and you avid that and you should be fine.

Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to cats. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Canned tuna (for human consumption) Large amounts can cause malnutrition, since it lacks proper levels of vitamins and minerals.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous system.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Dog food If accidental ingestion, will not cause a problem; if fed repeatedly, may result in malnutrition and diseases affecting the heart.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult cats and dogs do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for cats.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

next it will be grizzley salmon and I think it is one pump

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i saw that stuff, they wanted an arm and a leg for it but it looked good.

i dont agree with feeding raw there are lots of arguments against it. do your research, look at both sides, and then make your own decision. there IS nutrients in cooked chicken though.

i am also looking into raw feeding.... but i agree that as a treat you do not have to make sure that it is raw because your cat is getting a balanced diet elsewhere.

We give our dog leftovers (spoonful with evening dog food meal) but you should avoid spicy, salty, or over seasoned foods. Also a big no-no is ONIONS (for either).

Our cats get boiled chicken, cooked beef, string beans, cottage cheese, regular cheeses, and my rex LOVES salads - lettuce!

Originally Posted by wookie130

Well, I generally don't provide any people food for my cats...they have their food, and darn it, I'm not giving them mine!!!

On the rare occassion I make tuna sandwiches or salad, they'll each get a sliver of tuna.

But I have heard that plain nonfat yogurt is good for their digestive systems!

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I was beginning to think I was the only one who did not feed my cats people food!! they have cat food and cat treats...I do not eat their food so why should they eat mine..LOL

I don't give my cat people food either, although the fact that she is pretty much uninterested in it makes it easier.

My cats get a variety of people foods.

Mostly deli meats/cheeses
Fresh Turkey breast
Fresh Chicken Breast.
Tuna in a can

These cats LOVE
French fries and Doritoes.

We make it a habit of keeping the fries and doritoes away from them, but sometimes if they are persistant, they'll grab one and run!

The main food that I have to watch out for is frozen shrimp. As soon as I throw them in the colander and run water on them, zakk comes out of nowhere, jumps up and starts "fishing". I usually unpeel one, which he plays with until it defrosts and then he eats it.
Lately I've been eating laughing cow cheese and sometimes I give zakk and cookie just a tiny little taste b/c they are interested. Also sometimes just a taste of cooked chicken or meat. That's it.
Oh, and I've caught Zakk licking hubby's plate after he ate spaghetti, because hubby uses tons of cheese and a lot was left on his plate.