4 Human Foods That Cats Can Eat

Searching for a healthy snack for your feline friend? Before you share your food with your cat, you need to know how to choose feline-friendly snacks with nutrients your cat needs. Even though there is not much snacks in your pantry that you can share with your cat, here are 4 expert-recommended, feline-friendly human foods that are save for you to feed your furry friend.

Meat

Cats are meat eaters, plain and simple.  They can eat all kinds of lean meats, including chicken, boneless fish, liver and beef. Meats provide them with protein for a strong heart, good vision, and a healthy reproductive system. According to some folks, it is better to feed your cat with raw or partially uncooked meat. However, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advises cooked beef, chicken, turkey, and lean deli meats are a great way to give them that because raw and uncooked meat can make your feline sick. It is also a good idea to cut up meat into small pieces to prevent your cat from chocking.

Fish

Canned or cooked fish is fine for a treat. But don't share your sushi.  

Canned fish, like tuna, (but not sushi!) is fine to share with your furry friend in small portions. This is because fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help your cat's eyes stay sharp. Though your cat will probably try to beg for a bigger bite, it is important to keep it small. This will prevent your cat from ingesting too much mercury, fatty acids and magnesium, which can cause health problems. So, if you're preparing a nice tuna sandwich, it shouldn't do any harm to sneak your cat a bite.

Eggs

Eggs are great for both human and felines because they are rich in protein and B vitamins. In fact, there are lots of books that recommended eggs as natural cat diets and egg can be found in many cat foods In wild, cats would occasionally raid the nests of birds to eat their eggs. In order to reduce the risk of food borne diseases, be sure to cook any eggs you feed your cat. Vets agree that cooked eggs, such as scrambled or hard-boiled, make an excellent and nutritious treat for a cat.

Veggies

Cat is classified as an obligate carnivore, meaning it needs meat to survive and. So unlike humans, cats don't derive much nutrition from vegetables. But Dr. Colleran assures that carbohydrates aren't inherently bad for cats. While not all cats like vegetables, and even fewer like fruits (felines can't taste "sweet"), vegetables are rich source of vitamins, and they're loaded with fiber and water to help with digestion. Spinach and steamed broccoli can help your pet relieve tummy troubles. Some other recommended vegetables are include baked carrots, steamed asparagus, green beans, winter squash, or chopped greens. However, make sure to wash veggies thoroughly and avoid anything that might be indigestible, like uncooked carrots.