Can cats eat crackers?
Quick verdict
Caution
Key risk
High salt and refined carbs; some are seasoned with toxic onion or garlic.
Why
Crackers are salty and offer nothing useful for cats.
Can cats eat crackers, and why?
Crackers are salty and offer nothing useful for cats. High salt and refined carbs; some are seasoned with toxic onion or garlic.
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
High salt and refined carbs; some are seasoned with toxic onion or garlic.
If your cat has eaten crackers, 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 crackers?
Caution. Crackers are salty and offer nothing useful for cats.
What happens if my cat eats crackers?
High salt and refined carbs; some are seasoned with toxic onion or garlic. If your cat has eaten crackers, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is crackers poisonous to cats?
Caution. Crackers are salty and offer nothing useful for cats.
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