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TheDance511

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Okay just like the title..my cat LOVES to eat french frys...my room mate brought home some food from a local place here...and we opened the box with the food and it was like a 2 pound burger..(my room mate is a monster)..way too much for me so i jsut had some fries..so i was sitting in my chair eating my fries and my cat jumps up and im like oh cool...then she sticks her head on my plate and starts eating my fries...there were some more fries up on the stove...and she went up there and ate them all EVERY last one....she is a good cat.but now she is in the our pantry..(however you spell that) and she is like flippin out knocking cans over and what not.. i don't think there is anything wrong with her...and i love my cat...are fries bad for cats.. i mean they are bad for people really but i mean like really bad... i love my cat and i didnt mean for her to eat 2 servings of fries..but you know.. any stories like mine any similar plz share?
 
Our first cat loved canned corn.

Specifically Green Giant brand "Niblets" corn. No more no less. He wouldn't go for the generic stuff or fresh corn, but Niblets were like catnip for him. He'd jump up on the kitchen counter purring loudly if we were opening a can just to see if it was his favorite.

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First off, proper use of commas and spelling would help us read your post more efficiently. Second, from what I could gather, greasy fast food is not good for any living being, be it a cat or a human.


But yeah, my Leo baby loves to eat tuna.
Whenever he hears the can opener he is up on the counter waiting for his fix. :p
 
Thing is, the cat is probably going for the lard or oil or tallow that the fries were fried in - or butter on the bread. Have no idea what intoxicants are in Green Giant corn... except that cats can get addicted to the 'mouth feel' of a food.

Cats can't digest vegetables, so the potatoes (corn, bread, and all the rice, carrots and fillers that the cat food companies put in the can) are gonna just poo right out without giving the cat much (if anything) in the way of nutrition.
 

"Obligate carnivores

An obligate or true carnivore is an animal that subsists on a diet consisting only of meat. They may consume other products presented to them, especially animal products like cheese and bone marrow or sweet sugary substances like honey and syrup but, as these items are not essential they do not consume these on a regular basis. True carnivores lack the physiology required for the efficient digestion of vegetable matter and, in fact, some carnivorous mammals eat vegetation specifically as an emetic."

= Cat
 
"Obligate carnivores

An obligate or true carnivore is an animal that subsists on a diet consisting only of meat. They may consume other products presented to them, especially animal products like cheese and bone marrow or sweet sugary substances like honey and syrup but, as these items are not essential they do not consume these on a regular basis. True carnivores lack the physiology required for the efficient digestion of vegetable matter and, in fact, some carnivorous mammals eat vegetation specifically as an emetic."

= Cat

My cat is a vegetarian, you insensitive clod!
 
My cat is a vegetarian, you insensitive clod!

Please tell me you are kidding....


I had neighbours once who tried to raise their cat vegan like themselves.
poor thing the vet took it away when it was too weak and sick to do anything.
They now have a baby which did not get breast milk because its not vegan - idiots.
 
Yeah they are pretty messed up people

the kid is nearly two now and has "developmental difficulties" , maybe because he is not getting enough nutrition and especially the fat needed to develop the brain.

the cat once it got taken from the people by the vet at the SPCA , got better awhen fed on real meat food and adopted by couple that feed it a raw food diet and is very very happy but not quite normal sized. I know them because they are my boss' friends.

My cat likes to eat bananas, chocolate covered expresso beans, mozza cheese, butter, cooked baby carrots, avocados, watermelon, and BBQ chips
 
can't speak for cats but my Westie love carrots and cheese.

She will eat almost anything except for greens but carrots she just loves.

If there is one sure way to get her to do something it is to ask her if she wants a carrot. Then there is no doubt that she will be more then happy to oblige. I trained her for showing at fair using carrots!!
 
Ima bit dyslexic and and read "Try eating cat?" just felt like sharing that.
i gave my cat some roast beef and It went crazy for a day or two but went back to normal, well normal for it.
 
Ima bit dyslexic and and read "Try eating cat?" just felt like sharing that.
Had an Italian friend who swore they tasted just like rabbit (not chicken for once), and that feral cats were a good substitute when rabbit wasn't available.

It was at that point that I finally understood why the French leave the ears on their meat bunnies in the supermarkets....

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I had a cat that loved marshmallows and popcorn.

My dog eats practically anything, but has developed a taste for oatmeal. And he loves Oreos. My dad always gives the dog half an Oreo every time he eats them...it's their little tradition.
 
Just some advice:
However, the main reason I'd discourage feeding cats "people food" is that there are a number of foods that are toxic to cats. You may have forgotten that the gravy slathered over your Thanksgiving turkey used broth that was flavored with onion, among other things. While it is tasty and harmless to humans, onions are very toxic to cats. The following is a list of foods that cats should never eat:

Onions, Garlic, & Related Root Vegetables

Onions contain a substance (N-propyl disulphide) which destroys red blood cells in the cat, causing a form of anemia called Heinz body anemia. Garlic contains a similar substance in a lesser amount.

Tomatoes, Green (raw Potatoes)

These foods are members of the Solanaceae family of plants, which includes the Deadly Nightshade, and contain a bitter, poisonous alkaloid called Glycoalkaloid Solanine, which can cause violent lower gastrointestinal symptoms. The Feline Future web site offers a rare description of a cat which was close to death from ingesting just one cherry tomato (See the link on the sidebar).

Chocolate

It's becoming more widely known that chocolate is very toxic to both cats and dogs. Theobromine is the offending substance here. Janet Tobiassen Crosby, D.V.M. has an excellent article on the symptoms, effects, and treatment of chocolate toxicity.

Grapes and Raisins

These foods' toxicity has mainly been found in dogs, in quantities of varying amounts. The ASPCA advises: "As there are still many unknowns with the toxic potential of grapes and raisins, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center advises not giving grapes or raisins to pets in any amount." That's good enough for me.

Milk

Although milk is not toxic to cats, it may have adverse effects. Simply put, adult cats fed a nutritious diet don't need milk, and many cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that the lactose in milk and milk products produces stomach upset, cramps, and gassiness. If your cat loves milk, and begs for it, a small amount of cream may be okay, two or three times a week. (The more fat in the milk, the less lactose.) Another compromise is CatSip, a product made from skim milk with an enzyme added that helps the digestion of lactose. Catsip is available in supermarkets such as Safeway, Albertson's and A&P, as well as pet products chains, such as PetSmart and Petco.

These are the most commonly seen "people foods" that are potentially harmful to cats. The bottom link is to feed your cat nutritious food developed with his needs in mind and choose treats designed for cats instead of table scraps.

A more comprehensive list here.


Veggie Cats?
 
Our dog loved grapes. They were his treat of an evening. Then one day when he was about 9 or 10, he decided he didn't like them any more. He developed tumors and had to be put down, but they didn't seem to affect his kidneys as far as I could tell.

Strange that foods that are good for humans (onions/garlic) are toxic for pets. Who knew?
 
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