Cats can eat rice and sweet potatoes. Rice contains protein, fat, vitamins and various minerals, which can provide cats with a source of body energy. But cats cannot eat rice simply. They can eat it with some meat to achieve balanced nutrition. In addition, rice cannot be fed for a long time. If you eat too much, your teeth cannot be exercised, so it is best to feed them mainly cat food. Sweet potatoes are a kind of coarse food, containing a high amount of crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, facilitate digestion, and supplement nutrients. However, you should not eat too much to avoid causing flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting, and weak gastrointestinal problems in cats. It is also not recommended to feed cats.
Precautions for cats eating rice and sweet potatoes:
1. Feeding cats an appropriate amount of rice can supplement certain nutrients, and can also effectively relieve cats’ gastrointestinal discomfort and regulate their appetite. effect.
2. Rice must be cooked before being fed to cats, and no seasonings or sauces can be added. It can be eaten with some meat to ensure balanced nutrition.
3. Don’t overfeed rice. It can only account for a quarter of the cat’s meal. It cannot be fed for a long time as it will increase the burden on the cat’s digestive system. It is not recommended for cats with weak stomachs.
4. Although sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility in cats, the amount must be strictly controlled. Cats may suffer from flatulence, diarrhea, etc. if they eat too many sweet potatoes at one time.
5. Sweet potato can be added to the cat’s diet as an auxiliary ingredient, but it should not be used as a staple food.
6. If the cat has adverse reactions such as flatulence and diarrhea after eating sweet potatoes, stop feeding in time and send it to a pet hospital for treatment.