Is there anything wrong with cats eating bread?

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   Goody5posted 11 years ago

   Is there anything wrong with cats eating bread?

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   Borsiaposted 11 years ago

   A little probably won't hurt but they aren't designed to eat refined carbs. In nature cats eat almost no carbs at all and it can cause problems.

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      btrbellposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for ideas. Yes, I have decided that bread (amongst other things) just doesn't get left where little claws may pry!

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   DrMark1961posted 11 years ago

   Cats are obligate carnivores. Dogs are omnivorous carnivores and can survive on anything. I cannot tell from your question if you mean "could cats eat only bread and survive", or "can they eat a little bread sometimes". No, they cannot survive on bread. Yes, they can eat a little sometimes as long as they are getting the proper amino acids from an animal protein diet. If you feed a cat only bread it will try to hunt more, and try to get access to meat.

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      teaches12345posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      This is what my vet has suggested, as an extra treat it is fine but not as main meal choice.

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   Life and Luxuryposted 11 years ago

   Cats should be eating meat-based foods. They also like cheese or milk as they are protein-based.

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      Borsiaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Careful they tend to be lactose intolerant and it can give them the runs something awful.

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      TheKatsMeowposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Oh ya, most cats can't have milk! It's really bad for them!

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   Glosheiposted 11 years ago

   Not an expert but giving a cat some bread is likely to cause problems to their digestive system. No matter how small the bread when wet it will swell so not a good idea, I would stay with normal diet.
   Better safe then sorry.

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   tussinposted 11 years ago

   yes, and if you see a cat eating bread you must call a priest to douse the beast with holy water.

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   btrbellposted 11 years ago

   This is an interesting question to me. I never really gave any thought to it because my cats have never been attracted to it,but....my 2 newer kitties...wow! They attack the bread. I am used to coming home from grocery shopping and leaving the bread on the table while I put everything away. They go nuts over it. I wonder what the attraction is. I may have to google it!

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      Borsiaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      It is probably the joy of attacking it, especially if it has a crinkly package as opposed to soft plastic. Cats also often like the smell & taste of yeast.
      But for healthy kittens keep them away from it. Be sure to get some of your stuff in pape

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