Cats and dogs cannot eat butter. Butter is a solid fat processed from milk. Milk contains lactose. Cats and dogs cannot absorb lactose normally, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, digestive disorders, and diarrhea. In addition, butter has a high fat content, and excessive consumption can cause obesity in pets and diseases such as pancreatitis.

What to do if cats and dogs accidentally eat butter:

1. There is no need to be nervous when cats and dogs eat a small amount, it can digest it on its own.

2. When a cat or dog becomes uncomfortable after eating too much butter, the owner should induce vomiting immediately.

3. Owners should usually put food that cats cannot eat out of reach of cats.