Cats cannot eat garlic. Because garlic is highly irritating, cats may irritate the respiratory tract and digestive tract after eating it, causing adverse reactions. If they eat too much, it may cause poisoning and even life-threatening consequences. Therefore, irritating foods such as garlic, onions, and scallions must not be given to cats. If the cat accidentally eats such foods, it should go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
Several consequences of eating garlic for cats:
1. Garlic contains disulfide, which if consumed in excess will cause damage to red blood cells and cause them to rupture. , causing anemia in cats, with symptoms such as pale gums, lethargy, blood in the urine, and increased respiratory rate. In severe cases, it can even be life-threatening.
2. Garlic is a pungent seasoning food that can irritate the cat’s gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, it may also cause gastrointestinal bleeding in cats. .
3. Because cats’ sense of smell is very sensitive, and garlic has a strong taste and smell, cats may have a resistance reaction after smelling the smell of garlic, thus affecting the cat’s sense of smell and appetite.
Therefore, for the health of cats, it is recommended that owners keep pungent seasonings such as garlic and onions away from cats to avoid being accidentally eaten by cats.
