Because humans are omnivores, many owners wonder whether to give their cats some vegetables while feeding cat food or meat, so the nutrition will be more balanced. Although cats are carnivores, they can eat some vegetables, but owners must be especially careful when choosing vegetables. Some vegetables are completely forbidden for cats, while others can be eaten after processing. Therefore, owners must learn to identify them.

Which Vegetables Can Exotic Shorthair Cats Eat?

Specifically, which vegetables can cats eat:

Carrots: Carrots have a detoxifying effect and help cleanse the intestines.

Cabbage: Rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, it can prevent digestion problems and gastric ulcers in Ragdoll cats (detailed introduction).

Tomatoes: Rich in lycopene and vitamin C, tomatoes help improve the immunity of Ragdoll cats. They also provide dietary fiber and potassium.

Which Vegetables Can Exotic Shorthair Cats Eat?

Goji berries: Contain abundant essential amino acids. However, the seeds in goji berries hinder digestion for Ragdoll cats, so they must be removed before use.

Eggplant: The purple skin of eggplant contains abundant anthocyanins, which have an anti-acid effect. The chlorogenic acid in eggplant also has anticancer effects.

Which Vegetables Can Exotic Shorthair Cats Eat?

        Although some vegetables can be eaten by cats, owners should pay attention to the feeding amount. After all, cats are carnivores, and eating too many vegetables is not good. Some vegetables like onions and mushrooms are absolutely forbidden for cats; eating them and not getting timely treatment may result in death. Also, the vegetables given to cats must be easy to digest, and when steaming or cooking these ingredients, ensure they are thoroughly cooked to facilitate digestion and absorption for cats.