Cats and dogs are the favorites of young people nowadays; some even treat their pets as their own children. I have a cousin who values her dog even more than people!

But, be careful! If you don't know some basic feeding knowledge, pets can easily get sick! For example, many friends who have just started raising cats often ask whether this or that can be eaten, just like carefully taking care of a little baby. Here, I will answer the question about whether cats can eat bread.

Don’t be fooled by how small and cute cats are; they are carnivores! They have sharp canine teeth and an excellent digestive system, and their teeth can quickly cut meat like scissors. This cat family animal developed much earlier than the dog family! Cats have difficulty utilizing, absorbing, and digesting plant components to synthesize the amino acids they need. Therefore, the cat food on the market contains only a small amount of plant ingredients. Domestic cats still cannot adapt to eating vegetarian food, whereas domesticated dogs can eat a mix of meat and plants, and some dogs can even adapt to a fully vegetarian diet. Regarding meal portions, cats need to eat small amounts frequently, and as cats have a proud personality, they are very picky eaters. They can be sensitive to certain foods and reject unsuitable ones. They lower their chins and lightly touch the food to sniff it; dogs and horses also do this. Unlike other carnivores, cats do not eat any plants. Bread's main ingredient is grains, which is a huge burden for a cat's digestive system.

Besides, bread may contain added sugars and salts, which also increase the burden on a cat’s organs. It's best to feed cats cat food, and they can eat raw meat with added nutritional supplements, goat milk powder, fish oil, and so on. Feeding bread is not recommended.

So, whether you raise cats, want to raise cats, or just like them, you should pay attention: if you plan to keep a cat, remember it’s best not to let cats eat bread!