Cats can eat sugar, but it is not recommended to feed them too much. Otherwise, the cat will not be able to absorb too much sugar, which will put a burden on the cat's body and affect the cat's health. Therefore, if the cat is just curious about the taste of candy, the owner can let the cat lick it. one time. In addition, some sugars can also cause poisoning in cats, such as sugars containing alcohol, chocolate and other ingredients. Therefore, it is recommended that owners do not give their cats random human food, and it is best to feed them mainly cat food.
The specific reasons are as follows:
1. Because sugar is relatively sticky, it is easy to remain in the cat’s mouth. If the owner does not brush the cat’s teeth regularly, bacteria can easily breed, causing tooth decay, Oral diseases such as dental plaque or dental calculus threaten the oral health of cats.
2. Because the sugar content of sugary foods is relatively high, when a cat consumes a large amount of sugar for a long time, it will cause obesity in the cat, leading to secondary diabetes, heart disease, etc., and in severe cases, even Causes kidney failure.
3. Because cats do not have a strong ability to digest and absorb sugar, cats may suffer from diarrhea when they consume too much sugar.
4. Because some sugar particles are large, if the cat accidentally swallows them, they may get stuck in the throat and cause esophageal obstruction.
