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Is it true that cats can't eat liver: what is the reason and what should owners do?
04.12.2023 16:08
There is no need to tell what happens to cats when they see raw liver. Pets will do anything to get at least a piece.
But veterinarians are increasingly talking about the harm of raw foods for pets. The list of prohibited foods includes not only fish and meat, but also raw liver.
Can cats eat liver?
Experts begin answering this question with the number of servings and the frequency of feeding.
In short, liver can be beneficial in small amounts and in small amounts.
The vitamins and nutrients contained in the offal are essential for bones, vision, and cell growth (vitamin A).
It also contains vitamin B and other substances that are beneficial for the skin, coat and other functions of the body.
When the liver is harmful
It turns out that raw liver can cause diarrhea in cats.
And if you feed them boiled liver, constipation may occur. But only if you feed cats like that every day.
In addition, there may be an excess of vitamin A, which is fraught with intoxication, problems with joints, and disruption of the internal organs, including the liver and kidneys.
That is, it can lead to the formation of kidney stones or kidney failure.
What's better?
Problems can be avoided if liver appears in the cat’s diet twice a week in an amount of no more than 10 grams per kilogram of the animal’s weight.
Raw liver can be given after freezing and after being treated with boiling water.
Boil liver for cats for no more than 5-6 minutes.
