Can cats eat sausages?
Quick verdict
Caution
Key risk
Fat, salt and possible onion or garlic make them unhealthy.
Why
Sausages are too fatty and salty for cats and may contain toxic seasoning.
Can cats eat sausages, and why?
Sausages are too fatty and salty for cats and may contain toxic seasoning. Fat, salt and possible onion or garlic make them unhealthy.
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
Fat, salt and possible onion or garlic make them unhealthy.
If your cat has eaten sausages, 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 sausages?
Caution. Sausages are too fatty and salty for cats and may contain toxic seasoning.
What happens if my cat eats sausages?
Fat, salt and possible onion or garlic make them unhealthy. If your cat has eaten sausages, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is sausages poisonous to cats?
Caution. Sausages are too fatty and salty for cats and may contain toxic seasoning.
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