Cats generally cannot drink tea. Cats' gastrointestinal tracts are relatively fragile, and tea contains irritating ingredients. After drinking it, it will damage the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause symptoms. In severe cases, it may cause poisoning and even life-threatening. If the cat is thirsty, it is recommended that the owner give the cat warm water instead of tea, otherwise it will easily affect the cat's health. If the owner accidentally gives the cat tea, he or she needs to observe the cat's physical condition at any time. When symptoms of discomfort appear, the owner is advised to take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in a timely manner.
1. Why cats can’t drink tea
Tea contains alkaloids and methylxanthines, which are irritating ingredients. Drinking them will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and affect the normal function of food. Digestion, nausea, increased bowel movements, stomach pain and other adverse reactions may also occur. If not improved in time, it may lead to poisoning and affect life span.
2. What are the harms to the body of cats drinking tea
Cats’ stomachs are relatively fragile. Drinking tea can cause gastric mucosal damage, severe stomach pain and abdominal distension. Timely improvement may increase the risk of gastrointestinal diseases, such as functional dyspepsia, gastritis, gastric ulcer, etc. After the cat drinks tea, the cat needs to drink some warm water, which can speed up the body's metabolism, promote the components in the tea to be excreted through urine, and reduce damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
3. What are the precautions for cats to drink water
In daily life, cats need to drink warm water. Generally, they cannot drink raw water or tea. Both raw water and tea have certain characteristics. It is irritating and will affect the normal functioning of the stomach. At the same time, you should not give your cat too much water, otherwise it will easily affect the body's metabolism and cause water to accumulate in the stomach, causing acid reflux.
