Cat owners need also to take care what food they give to their pets.
There are some kinds of food that are harmful to a cat which most people do not know about.
When giving food to a cat it is very important to read the label to know what the ingredients are and if these are harmful to a cat.
Some of the common foods that people give to their pets have some ingredients that are harmful and some can cause serious effects to the pet.
Chocolate is the most common food at home and most people know that chocolate is dangerous to dogs but this can also be very harmful to cats.
Some people would just leave their food on the table or counter where the cat can climb up and eat it.
In some common foods inside the house a small amount of chocolate is included in the ingredients which most people take no notice of.
A cat would eat anything that smells good to them and leaving a piece of cupcake unattended would attract their attention.
Even small amounts of chocolate can harm a cat because of its small body weight.
If your cat has ingested chocolate it is very important to call the veterinarian for advice on what should be done to treat the cat.
Onion and garlic are very common in dishes and with their smell cats get attracted to the food.
The presence of certain chemicals in onion and garlic can be very harmful in a cat.
Most people don't know about the effects of these spices on a cat's health.
If your cat is on a raw food diet then avoid onion and garlic to spice up their food.
Adverse reactions to these spices include diarrhea, vomiting and even anemia which you would not want your cat to experience.
These simple foods can give complications to your cat's health which is why you need to be wary of the food that you give to your cat.
Keeping these safely stored away from their reach would help in keeping your cat healthy.
To be able to get more information about what foods are good for your cat, asking the vet for some advice would be wise.
With all the different foods available you would have a hard time keeping track on what ingredients are in those.
The vet can give advice on which ones to avoid and which ones are alright for the cat to eat.