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Is it okay for a cat to eat ham sausage once in a while?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Davis
Under normal circumstances, cats can eat ham once in a while, but they need to pay attention to the intake and not eat too much. Ham sausage is a common processed meat food. It is rich in nutritional value and contains protein, carbohydrates, fats, etc. After eating it, it can supplement the nutrients lacking in the body. Properly feeding ham sausage to cats is good for their health, but it is not Eating too much for a long time can easily damage the gastrointestinal tract, affect the normal absorption of food, and even affect physical development. If the cat has abnormal stomach reactions after eating ham, such as pain, vomiting, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment in time.

1. Why can cats eat ham sausage once in a while?

When cats eat ham sausage, they generally need to choose ham sausages that are eaten by pets. The nutritional value of pet ham sausages is relatively high and can supplement the body with the nutrients it needs. , has the effect of assisting in strengthening the body, and eating it once in a while will generally not cause discomfort in the body, nor will it affect your health. However, you need to pay attention to the intake, and do not feed too much at one time.

2. What are the benefits of cats eating ham sausage?

If a cat is malnourished, it can be improved by eating ham sausage, because ham contains a lot of protein. Easily fully absorbed and digested by the body, promoting body growth and development.

3. What are the disadvantages of eating too much ham?

If you feed your cat too much ham for a long time, it will irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing food to accumulate in the stomach for a long time, causing reactions. Adverse reactions such as acidity, vomiting, and stomach pain may even induce gastritis, so it is necessary to reduce the intake of ham.

IV. What are the dietary precautions in daily life?

Generally, cats cannot be fed raw meat in daily life, because raw meat contains a large number of parasites, which can easily lead to If the cat is infected with parasites in the intestines, the cat can be fed chicken breast or beef. It needs to be cooked in water and then fed to facilitate food digestion.