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is it okay for cats to eat fresh vegetables?

I have a cat that loves fresh, raw avacado and sugar snap peas. Is it okay for her to eat small amounts occasionally? I have two cats and they both eat regular cat food every day. Only one of them likes veggies and she only gets them a couple times a year if that. When I do give her veggies, it is usually because it is something I am eating and she won't leave me alone until I give her a bite or two. I don't give her more that a few cat-sized bites.

Public Comments

1. Well, sugar producing is no good but otherwise vegies won't hurt or help your cat as they carry no benefits
2. it is not good for them and they are conavores
3. Give him as much as he wants! It should be perfectly fine. I once had a bunny that ate chips and pizza!
4. There are some vegetables you should never feet your cat because they're toxic, more so in large quantities. These are Onions Potatoes Rhubarb Mushrooms Garlic Persimmons Tomatoes Avocado contains a toxin known as persin. It is found in all parts of the avocado & is toxic to most domestic animals. The sugar snap peas are ok in small quantities, carrots also. But only feed them vegetables occasionally as they're primarily carnivores.
5. Yes, that's fine, as long as that is not ALL they are getting. It is actually good for them once in a while. Just be sure they eat meat regularly. I was a vegetarian for a long time, and asked several vets about putting my cats on a veggie diet. They all said the same thing: if it were a dog, it would be okay, but cats need meat. But occasional veggies don't hurt them at all.
6. Of course, my cat loved veg and she lived to be 15 and had no health problems,she just died of old age.and like yours she wanted food off my plate, so i would share with her,but she also had cat food so she had the proper vitamins needed for a cat.
7. yes, cats do like small amounts of greens, and it is healthy for them.