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Can cats eat lean meat?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Charlotte Brown
Cats can usually eat lean meat, but they must pay attention to the intake and not consume too much at one time. Lean meat is rich in nutritional value and low in fat. After eating, it can supplement nutrients and help strengthen the body. However, it needs to be cooked with plain water when cooking. Do not add salt or other seasonings, otherwise it will damage the gastrointestinal mucosa. , affecting normal eating. And don’t overdo it. Feed cats lean meat, otherwise it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and affect the normal digestion and absorption of food. If the cat’s body develops abnormalities after eating lean meat, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for treatment in time.

1. The health benefits of cats eating lean meat

There are many types of lean meat, including pork, chicken breast, beef, etc. These foods are rich in traditional Chinese medicine ingredients and contain protein, Nutrients such as multivitamins can supplement the body with the nutrients it needs after eating, help enhance immunity and resistance, and are helpful for the normal development of the body.

2. The harm to the body of cats eating too much lean meat

Cat’s gastrointestinal tract is relatively sensitive and the peristalsis rate is slow. If you eat too much lean meat for a long time, it will affect the stomach. The speed of intestinal peristalsis causes food to accumulate in the gastrointestinal area for a long time, causing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, lack of appetite, and acid reflux. By reducing the intake or stopping eating, the above symptoms can gradually subside.

3. Precautions for cats’ diet

Under normal circumstances, cat food is the main food. You also need to pay attention to water intake to avoid a lack of large amounts of water in the body and cause thirst. and dry skin. And you also need to feed cats some lean meat in an appropriate amount, which is conducive to the intake of other nutrients and helps promote bone and organ development. At the same time, it is also necessary to take the cat to the hospital for physical examination regularly to understand whether the body is in a healthy state or whether it is suffering from a disease.