American Shorthair cats can eat dried dates. Dried dates are made by removing the moisture from dates. Dates are rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamins, organic acids, and amino acids. Eating dates for shorthair cats can supplement nutrients, provide energy and blood. However, it should be noted that dried dates should be given to cats as snacks and should not be consumed in excess. Cat food should be the main food.

Precautions for feeding dates to cats:

1. The owner needs to remove the date core before feeding to avoid the date core damaging the cat’s digestive tract and causing The wound becomes inflamed.

2. If the cat does not like to eat dates, the owner can also steam it with other foods and feed it.

3. Excessive consumption is not recommended. Excessive consumption may easily cause vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort and other symptoms.

4. Date powder can also be given to cats instead of dried dates soaked in water, which is beneficial to cats’ digestion.