Can cats eat biscuits?
Quick verdict
Caution
Key risk
High sugar and fat offer nothing useful; chocolate or raisin biscuits are toxic.
Why
Sweet biscuits are sugary and unsuitable for cats.
Can cats eat biscuits, and why?
Sweet biscuits are sugary and unsuitable for cats. High sugar and fat offer nothing useful; chocolate or raisin biscuits are toxic.
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 sugar and fat offer nothing useful; chocolate or raisin biscuits are toxic.
If your cat has eaten biscuits, 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 biscuits?
Caution. Sweet biscuits are sugary and unsuitable for cats.
What happens if my cat eats biscuits?
High sugar and fat offer nothing useful; chocolate or raisin biscuits are toxic. If your cat has eaten biscuits, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is biscuits poisonous to cats?
Caution. Sweet biscuits are sugary and unsuitable for cats.
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