When we enjoy delicious food, cats may come to us and beg for food. We all know that some foods are delicious to humans but harmful to cats. For example, dough may be considered a tasty treat by your cat, but it can be harmful to your cat's health. So, can cats eat dough? This is the focus of this article. ​​​​​​

Cat’s eating habits

Cats are carnivores and require a diet high in protein, high in fat and low in carbohydrates. Cats living in the wild will feed on small mammals such as birds, mice, and rabbits. The diet of domestic cats mainly includes cat food and meat. Cat food is currently the most common cat food, which can provide the nutrients cats need. Meat is one of cats’ favorite foods. But it should be noted that cats cannot eat too much meat, because they need not only protein, but also other nutrients.

Can cats eat dough?

When the dough is made, yeast will ferment and release carbon dioxide. After a cat eats dough, the carbon dioxide will continue to ferment in the cat's stomach, producing excess gas, causing flatulence and diarrhea in cats. In severe cases, cats may even die. Therefore, cats cannot eat raw dough.

Other forbidden items for cats

In addition to dough, there are other foods that cats cannot eat. For example, chocolate, onions, raisins, etc. can have adverse effects on your cat’s health. Cats should not eat too much fish because fish contains too much mercury, which will have a negative impact on the cat's health.