Cat Food & Nutrition Archives - Page 2 of 22

Can Cats Eat Silverfish? Are They Healthy for Them?

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Luxifa Le

Most cat owners can attest that cats are like little toddlers; they grab anything they can and put it in their mouths. However, this can cause problems for their owners who have to deal with the fact that their cats are eating things they aren’t supposed to eat. You’ve probably seen your cat hunt and … Read more

Luxifa Le

Luxifa is a freelance writer with a passion for animal science and technology. She loves to share the world of animal science with people to help them make informed decisions for themselves and their pets. Luxifa has worked in professional pet care for over six years and strives to help change the world of pet care by bringing the information people need to them in terms they can understand. Knowledge is power, and Luxifa loves to help everyone become the most informed they can be.

Can Cats Eat Rhubarb? Is It Healthy for Them?

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Chantelle Fowler

Summer is just around the corner. Do you dream of your garden overflowing with rhubarb plants with the intention of creating tasty desserts and jams this summer? There’s not much not to like about this tasty perennial vegetable, but if you have a cat, is it safe to have rhubarb growing in your garden? What … Read more

Chantelle Fowler

Chantelle is passionate about two things in her life – writing and animals. She grew up on the prairies in Canada surrounded by animals. As an adult, she chooses to share her home with five cats, two guinea pigs, and a bearded dragon. Chantelle, her husband, and their child take great pride in being THOSE kind of animal parents – the ones who spend a thousand dollars on wall-mounted cat shelves so that their cats can have an indoor jungle gym all year round. When Chantelle isn’t snuggling her cats on the couch or taking pictures of them being hilarious, she’s outside exploring in the Rocky Mountains, binging the same shows on Netflix over and over, and reading about whatever random topic pops into her brain.

Can Cats Eat Pine Nuts? Are They Healthy for Them?

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Chantelle Fowler

There are a lot of safe and unsafe human foods out there that you could potentially feed your cat. Foods like nuts are notorious for their health benefits. Pine nuts, in particular, are great for boosting energy levels and keeping skin healthy. So, while pine nuts are great for humans, are they healthy for cats? … Read more

Chantelle Fowler

Can Cats Eat Cornstarch? Is It Healthy for Them?

May 25, 2022 by Brooke Billingsley

Cornstarch is one of those foods used as an ingredient in a variety of things. In fact, you may eat cornstarch without even realizing it because it’s often used in foods as a thickener for a variety of foods, including stews, sauces, soups, and desserts. It is often present in recipes in very small quantities … Read more

Brooke Billingsley

Brooke spent nine years as a veterinary assistant before becoming a human nurse in 2013. Brooke loves all animals and currently shares a home with three dogs, two cats, five fish, and two snails. She has a soft spot for special needs animals and has a three-legged senior dog and an internet-famous cat with acromegaly and cerebellar hypoplasia. Brooke stays active with yoga and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2020, she also loves spending her free time researching and writing.

Can Cats Eat Pastrami? Is It Safe for Them to Eat?

May 25, 2022 by Christian Adams

We come back to our plate to find that our precious kitty has helped themselves to our pastrami sandwich, and we have no idea whether it’s toxic to them. Unfortunately, this happens often to cat parents. It feels nearly impossible to know whether every food is safe, and they seem to have an affinity for … Read more

Christian Adams

An American expat living in Metro Manila, Philippines for over a decade, Christian is a lifelong cat lover and the proud papa of two rescue cats, Trixie and Chloe. Both girls were formerly among the droves of strays that roam the cities and countryside. Three-year-old Trixie was pulled from a litter found under the porch of a neighbor’s house, while two-year-old Chloe was brought home by Christian’s young son, Henry, who found the kitten crying in the parking lot. As Editor in Chief of ExcitedCats.com, Christian is thrilled to be a part of the pro-feline movement.

Can Cats Eat Toothpaste? Is It Healthy for Them?

May 25, 2022 by Christian Adams

Toothpaste is an extremely common personal care item found in most homes and even some handbags and briefcases. If your beloved feline has found their way into your trusty dental care products, you might be wondering if toothpaste can be harmful to cats.. Most types of toothpaste, including those often marketed as natural, contain fluoride, … Read more

Christian Adams

Can Cats Drink Sunflower Oil? Is it Healthy For Them?

May 25, 2022 by Christian Adams

Cats are incredibly curious creatures that like to poke their noses, tongues, mouths, and paws into anything and everything. An inquisitive cat in the kitchen tends to be a common occurrence for cat owners who cook. It is important to know if your kitty can be harmed by whatever it eats off your counter. When … Read more

Christian Adams

Can Cats Eat Prosciutto? Is It Healthy for Them?

May 25, 2022 by Misty Lane

One might not think cats would be beggars like dogs when it comes to our food, but they can be! If your cat is constantly up in your meals, trying to get a taste of what they’re sure is delicious, you should know what’s okay for them to have and what’s not. A lot of … Read more

Misty Lane

Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese cats—Serafina and Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (cats, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, Misty enjoys chilling with her cats, playing piano, watching indie and foreign films, photographing abandoned places, and catching up on her never-ending TBR list.

Can Cats Eat Jicama? Is It Healthy for Them?

June 17, 2022May 19, 2022 by Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Pet cats are typically offered a commercial food diet that meets all their nutritional requirements. However, cats are natural predators, so they tend to go after small mammals and pests like cockroaches both for sport and food. Cats sometimes also gravitate to plant foods, which they don’t need much of, if any at all, to … Read more

Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Rachael has been a freelance writer since 2000, in which time she has had an opportunity to research and write about many different topics while working to master the art of fusing high-quality content with effective content marketing strategies. She is an artist at heart and loves to read, paint, and make jewelry in her spare time. As a vegan, Rachael is obsessed with helping animals in need both in her community and anywhere in the world where she feels she can make a difference. Animals also happen to be her favorite topic to write about! She lives off the grid in Hawaii with her husband, her garden, and her rescue animals including 5 dogs, a cat, a goat, and dozens of chickens.

Can Cats Drink Smartwater or Flavored Water? Is It Healthy for Them?

May 13, 2022 by Savannah Stanfield

Water is one of the most important elements that living things need for survival as it plays an important role in proper body function. Of course, this includes cats as well, but the problem is that many cats are finicky and don’t love drinking water. A failure to drink enough water can lead to dehydration, … Read more

Savannah Stanfield

Savannah started as a science teacher and is now a full-time freelance cat writer. She loves traveling, tending her garden, and writing about wildlife and nature. She’s also the proud parent of a daughter, three cats (Thunder, Kittylina, and Bubba), a long-haired Chihuahua (Penny), and a turtle (Creek).