Can cats eat peanuts?

Cats can eat peanuts. Peanuts are relatively rich in nutrition, and besides cat food, it is recommended to feed cats a small amount of meaty foods every week, such as boiled chicken breast, etc. Do not feed cats milk, as their stomachs lack the enzymes to digest and absorb milk, which can lead to indigestion and diarrhea. Moreover, the ingredients in milk are different from those in cat milk.

Pros and cons of eating peanuts

Cats can eat peanuts. Peanut kernels are rich in fat, starch, trace elements, and vitamins, and do not contain harmful ingredients for cats. Eating peanuts can increase their nutrition. However, since peanuts have a high fat content, they should not be over consumed, as this can easily lead to obesity. Limit the amount to 4-5 kernels per day. Moreover, cats should eat less as they get older, as they may develop kidney problems at that age.

How to feed

Cat food is the main staple for cats, and ecological food is healthier, cleaner, and more conducive to digestion compared to commercial food. After weaning and until about 3 months old, owners should mainly feed cats with sheep milk or warm water soaked cat food. After 3 months, cats mainly eat kitten food and nutritional paste, with a suitable amount of supplementary minerals and trace elements.

Foods not to eat

Mainly include: milk products, which cats cannot digest lactose and can cause diarrhea; spicy foods such as onions, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers, which can destroy cat red blood cells, cause hemolysis, and stimulate the gastrointestinal tract; and chocolate and tea, which contain cocoa bean extracts that can cause poisoning in cats.