Linda Butts

Cats are among the smartest animals in its species. It responds to basic commands which dogs can and sometimes they can even be smarter. Just like any other pet, cats dig in over the food and drink that is presented to them by their owners. While a cat that immediately dips its head over food and drinks given by their owners may look cute, it can actually pose a threat to their health and can slow down their growth if the food or drink is actually harmful to them. While humans immediately detect if a food is harmful, cats can’t. With regards to drinks, many are curious if tea is actually good for cats or not. To help you answer that question, we’ve done our research. Here are the things you need to know when thinking about giving your cat a cup or bowl of tea.

A bit about tea and cats

So what is the main component of tea? A tea is an aromatic drink or beverage made up of crushed dried leaves with boiling water. The longer the leaves sit in the hot water, the more concentrated it becomes. Tea is among the best antioxidants that help in digestion as well as in clearing the body of substances. Tea also has caffeine which provides many benefits to humans.

The only problem however is that while caffeine may prove to be good to humans, it may not serve the same purpose to animals – especially to cats.

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We all know that fruits such as bananas and apples are an integral part of the human diet. It nourishes the body of fiber which improves digestion and gives essential vitamins to keep the overall system healthy and working. People love to munch on these fruits because of their natural sweetness and their texture. However, are these foods also good for animals? More importantly, can these fruits be also fed to cats? If you have a pet cat and are wondering if you can feed them with apples then this article is definitely for you.

Cat’s eating habits

What we usually perceive of a cat’s diet is the fish. Also, we usually see them drinking milk, tea and often times cereals. Although these food choices are rich in protein, they do not provide enough fiber which is essential for digestion and other nutrients that are essential to keeping the cat’s body healthy and keep them reach full maturity.

Cats are actually carnivores which means they depend on meat for their diet. They like the taste of protein which is why they also love fish on their diet. Furthermore, they have specific palate that is inclined to the taste of a bit salty and flavorful food. However, this does not mean that cats don’t eat fruits.

Fruits are also included in a cat’s diet. Apples especially can be fed to cats however should be in minimal amounts.

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