Can cats eat sweets and why?

Cats of absolutely any breed require competent care. It is very important for a pet to choose a balanced and proper diet that will only benefit the animal's body. Many owners are interested in whether it is possible to give sweets to cats. It can be chocolate, ice cream, cake, cake cream and other similar delicacies. Today we will find the answer to this question.

By virtue of their own characteristics, cats do not taste sweet. In sweets, they are more attracted by a pleasant and appetizing smell or a consistency they like. Often, mustachioed people are drawn to ice cream, but they cannot appreciate its taste either. They are simply attracted by the pleasant coolness, especially when it is hot summer outside the window. Often, cats are attracted to special oils, which are found in many sweet treats. Based on this information, we can conclude that it is not sugar that attracts cats in sweets.

To answer the question of whether cats can be given sweets, one should first figure out when these pets really need sugar... In very rare situations, cats require this component as a medicine. A similar phenomenon occurs during periods of recovery of a pet after a serious illness, when it suffers from exhaustion and the level of sugar in its blood has decreased markedly. However, it must be remembered that sweets as medicines can be given to cats only after prior consultation with a veterinarian. The owner should not independently prescribe this kind of restorative therapy.

In such cases, seals should be soldered with a glucose solution or ordinary slightly sweetened water.In the course of such a simple treatment, it is necessary to keep the immediate state of the pet under control at all times in order to stop the sweet supply in time if it is suddenly needed.

For the treatment of animals, you can use a glucose solution or water with sugar, but the following products should not be used for this in any case:

• confectionery;
• sweet dairy products;
• chocolate in any form;
• sweet soda (some cats drink such drinks with great pleasure and demand them from their owners).

Sweet therapy is used quite often. In order not to accidentally harm your furry friend, it is very important to strictly follow all the recommendations of the veterinarian. If the pet refuses to drink sweet water, then it can be poured in by force. There is nothing wrong with that - you are trying to cure the animal. In addition, in many cases, they turn to a simple solution - they give the cat a dropper with glucose. They can be intravenous or subcutaneous.

It is impossible to treat a pet with sweet uncontrollably, even if the cat is already old and after such procedures it feels better. For older cats, it is imperative to select another competent treatment.

Cats get a lot of harm from sweets. For this reason, a caring owner will never "pamper" a mustachioed friend with treats containing sugar. The excuse that the animal is very fond of such products and happily devours both cheeks, should be forgotten forever, if you do not want to cause serious harm to the animal. Sometimes cat owners find another excuse for giving their pets a sweet tooth. There is a widespread belief among many people that cats crave sweets because their bodies lack something they need, which is in sugar. Unfortunately, such explanations are only useful in order not to scold yourself for the fact that the animal eventually became seriously ill.

Let's take a closer look at what harm sweets can cause to the feline body.

• Obesity. Consuming sweets, the animal receives a very large amount of light carbohydrates. Because of this, metabolic processes in the body are inevitably disrupted. After that, food will not be properly absorbed. As a result, a rapid accumulation of body fat will begin. Moreover, they can be not only subcutaneous. Obesity of internal organs also occurs, which further provokes very serious pathologies.
• Diabetes. As mentioned above, cats do not perceive sweet tastes and can eat a lot of sweets without realizing that they have had enough for a long time. As a result, the pancreas receives a terrible overload and can no longer function normally. If sweets are given to a pet on a regular basis, then inflammation will develop over time, and then destruction of the tissues of the pancreas. As a result, insulin will no longer be produced as it should, and the animal will develop diabetes mellitus. Animals suffering from such ailments need constant monitoring and supportive therapy. The lifespan of diabetic cats is significantly reduced.
• Blindness. Pets who regularly consume sweets can become blind. This ailment develops against the background of high blood sugar levels or already developed diabetes. This process cannot be reversed. As a result, it will definitely lead to a deterioration in the quality of life of the cat.
• Poisoning. The most common cause of poisoning is the consumption of chocolate by cats. It contains such a component as the theobromine alkaloid, which in small quantities can cause a sharp jump in blood pressure in an animal, increased heart rate and overexcitement. In high doses, the specified component can lead to death of the cat.Even a very slight intoxication can be a serious test for a cat. As a result, this can lead to the development of heart, kidney and liver diseases.
• Urolithiasis disease. Almost all mustachioed pets are susceptible to this ailment. Most often, it occurs in cases where the kidneys of the animal take on very heavy loads. If pets often eat sweet foods, then overload cannot be avoided. Even if you feed the cats very often fish, the kidneys will not be heavily loaded.

As you can see, the consequences of eating sweet foods for cats can be truly dire. But that is not all. Sweets can also lead to such serious problems:

• a sharp decrease in the immunity of the animal;
• the development of serious allergic reactions;
• early and rapid aging of the animal's body;
• a significant increase in the fragility of blood vessels;
• miscarriages;
• the birth of dead kittens;
• the development of defects and deformities in kittens.

Having learned all the problems that can begin with a pet's health after eating sweets, the owners should no longer wonder if cats can be given such treats. Every person who is just about to have a cat or is already keeping a cat at home should know that in no case can you feed it with sugar treats. An exception can only be those situations when sugar intake was prescribed by a veterinarian.

You cannot give sweets to cats, but this does not mean that sugar is prohibited in absolutely any form. There are many natural gifts that contain natural sugars - fructose, glucose. Such components will not harm the cat's health. Often, pets living in the private sector themselves beg from the owners for a fresh portion of sweet berries or vegetables in the beds. Dried and ripe fruits are a real treasure of useful sugars. Treats that can be given to cats include these foods.

• Apples. Ripe apples contain not only useful vitamins and minerals, but also such a necessary component as fiber. Its fibers have a positive effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract, and also clean the teeth of the animal from plaque.
• Pears. These fruits are also high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
• Plums and apricots. Everyone knows the taste of these fruits. But they can only be given to cats in small quantities.
• Melons. These foods should be used with caution when feeding pets. So, watermelon usually puts a heavy load on the kidneys, and the melon is problematic to digest, so you can't overdo it with such treats, or you can not give it to your pet at all.
• Dates, dried apricots, figs. These fruits can be given to mustachioed friends on rare occasions. Fruits can be either dried or dried. Some cats love these treats.
• Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries. These fruits can also be included in the cat's menu. True, this is permissible if the animal is not allergic. Otherwise, the animal may suffer from an allergic reaction.

Another well-known natural product containing natural sugar is honey. However, you need to handle it as carefully as possible. It can be given to cats, but literally drop by drop added to the already prepared food. This way, you can immediately see if the pet is allergic to this beekeeping product.

Ice cream is a favorite treat for cats, especially in the summer season. But those products that are sold in the store cannot be given to pets due to the high sugar content.But you can make ice cream for your pet yourself, using only high-quality and natural ingredients without sugar.

Some owners are sure that nothing bad will happen to the animal from condensed milk. In fact, this is not the case. After eating this product, the cat may begin to feel nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of energy - all these are the consequences of severe intoxication of the body.

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