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What Foods Are Toxic to Cats?
Keep cats away from alliums, chocolate, caffeine, raw fish/shellfish, raw pork, bones, and milk—these cause anemia, poisoning, B1 deficiency, or gut injury. Toxic plants include lilies, tulips, and aloe. A cat's gut is delicate; don't indulge begging.
Signs of Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Toxoplasmosis can infect almost all warm-blooded animals, and cats are the only host that spreads it through feces. Learn the acute and chronic signs and how to prevent infection.
Can Cats Carry Toxoplasmosis?
Cats are a host but only carry toxoplasma if exposed. They catch it from infected animals, oocyst-laden feces, or contaminated water. Most show no signs; weak cats get diarrhea or worse. Prevent with regular deworming, glove use on litter, and no raw meat.
Why can’t cats eat onions?
Onions contain n-propyl disulfide, which destroys feline red blood cells and causes hemolytic anemia. Eating too much can be fatal, so onions must never be fed to cats.
What are the symptoms of parasites in cats?
Internal parasites cause vomiting, soft stools with blood or worms, weight loss, anemia, lethargy, and dull coat. External parasites cause itching and hair loss; fleas leave black specks, mites cause bumps and pyoderma, ticks appear as bean-sized lumps. Regular deworming and hygiene are key.
What are the symptoms of coccidiosis in cats?
Coccidiosis causes poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, jelly-like or bloody stools, malnutrition, and lethargy. Long/heavy infection brings anemia, dehydration, weight loss, pale gums, and dull coat. It spreads by contact; deworm regularly and use sulfa drugs if infected.
What are the early symptoms of kidney failure in cats?
Feline kidney failure is split into acute and chronic. Acute kidney failure starts with sharply reduced or no urination; retained fluid and waste products cause edema, high blood pressure and heart failure, even uremia. Later urine increases and the cat may become weak, paralyzed or go into shock. Chronic kidney failure often follows acute cases, nephritis or stones; early signs are vague, with increased urination, mild anemia, dehydration and heart failure, and later oliguria, anuria and worsening anemia.
Can cats eat scallions (green onions)?
No. Scallions, onions, and chives contain sulfides that destroy a cat's red blood cells and cause anemia, which can be fatal. Keep these foods away from cats and see a vet if ingested.
Human Foods That Are Absolutely Toxic to Cats
Never feed cats chocolate, onions/garlic, grapes/raisins, or anything with caffeine, xylitol, or alcohol — all can be fatal even in small amounts. Most adult cats are also lactose-intolerant, so skip milk and dairy, and avoid high-salt, high-sugar, and high-fat table scraps that strain the kidneys, pancreas, and metabolism. Always check whether a food is cat-safe before sharing.
The Benefits and Risks of Feeding Cats Liver
In moderation, liver supplies vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, protein, and taurine, boosts appetite and immunity, and helps prevent anemia — but too much causes vitamin A toxicity, calcium loss, obesity, and bleeding problems. Feed it cooked, at most once a week, and follow your vet's advice for sick cats.