Can cats eat black pudding?
Quick verdict
Caution
Key risk
Salt, fat and possible onion seasoning make it unsafe; offer plain meat instead.
Why
Black pudding is too salty and fatty for cats and may contain onion.
Can cats eat black pudding, and why?
Black pudding is too salty and fatty for cats and may contain onion. Salt, fat and possible onion seasoning make it unsafe; offer plain meat instead.
Cats are obligate carnivores: they must get most of their nutrition from meat and need nutrients such as taurine that only animal products provide. They lack some enzymes for processing plants and carbohydrates, so fruit and veg offer little benefit and can upset their stomach; many cats are also lactose intolerant.
Warning — what to watch for
Salt, fat and possible onion seasoning make it unsafe; offer plain meat instead.
If your cat has eaten black pudding, don’t wait for symptoms — contact your vet immediately, or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 (24/7, UK). Signs of a problem can include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, tremors or loss of appetite.
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Frequently asked questions
Can cats eat black pudding?
Caution. Black pudding is too salty and fatty for cats and may contain onion.
What happens if my cat eats black pudding?
Salt, fat and possible onion seasoning make it unsafe; offer plain meat instead. If your cat has eaten black pudding, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is black pudding poisonous to cats?
Caution. Black pudding is too salty and fatty for cats and may contain onion.
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