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Why can’t kittens eat cat strips?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
The reasons why kittens cannot eat cat strips generally include bad breath, increased burden on the gastrointestinal tract, malnutrition, etc. Since kittens are relatively young, the various organs of the body may not be fully developed. If they eat cat strips frequently, they may develop In case of physical discomfort, it is not recommended to feed cat strips to kittens.

1. Cause bad breath

Cat strips are a snack that cats like to eat. They have a strong smell. If kittens are allowed to eat cat strips for a long time, the smell in the cat strips may remain. Bad breath occurs inside the mouth, and in severe cases it may affect the kitten's oral health. At this time, the owner should take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for examination and make targeted treatment based on the examination results.

2. Increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract

Cat strips contain too much protein and salt. If kittens eat cat strips normally, they will generally not affect their body growth. Excessive intake will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. When this happens, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital for treatment in a timely manner and receive standardized and effective treatment with the help of a doctor.

3. Malnutrition

Because the taste of cat strips is relatively good, if the kittens are fed cat strips for a long time, the kittens may become picky eaters, resulting in excessive body intake. Insufficient nutrition leads to symptoms such as slow growth, weight loss, and listlessness. At this time, it is recommended that the owner stop feeding the kitten cat bars in time and choose nutritious, low-salt and low-fat cat food and canned food to meet the nutritional needs of the kitten, which can effectively relieve symptoms. Those with severe symptoms should take the kitten to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition and aggravating the symptoms. In daily life, you should also pay attention to the intake of kittens. You should not take in too much food at one time. Eat small meals often. You can let kittens drink more warm water in an appropriate amount to speed up the body's metabolism. Good for your health.