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Can Cats Eat Pineapple? Pineapple is a delicious treat for cats. Feeding a little is considered harmless but serving a large amount may cause diarrhoea due to the presence of fructose. Cats cannot recognise sweetness and hence it is unnecessary to feed them with sugary treats.
Nutrition Facts
Nutritional facts of raw pineapple include
- Calories – 82
- Cholesterol – 0 mg
- Potassium – 120 mg
- Sodium – 2 mg
- Carbohydrate – 15 g
- Sugar – 11 g
- Dietary fibre – 2 g
- Vitamin C – 131 %
- Vitamin A – 2 %
- Protein – 1%
- Iron – 2 %
- Calcium – 2 %
Is Pineapple Toxic To Cats?
Pineapples are not toxic but it contains actinidain enzyme, which is allergic to dogs. If they have allergic to kiwi then avoid feeding pineapple because kiwi too contains actinidain.
Are Pineapple Leaves Toxic To Cats?
Pineapples leaves are not toxic to cats but contain sap, which can cause skin allergy to your feline friend. The outer husk and pineapple leaf contain bromelain enzyme, which is an actinidain in fruit that spurs bleeding, swelling, and other allergies in cats. Your feline friend will chew them out of curiosity and just to give the jaws some work.
Benefits Of Feeding Pineapple To Your Cat
- It can complement your cat’s diet.
- Pineapple is rich in manganese, which effectively helps cats body to use carbohydrate and protein.
- Even, it contains folate, copper, fibre, vitamin B6 and other nutrients.
How To Serve Pineapple To Cats?
- Before feeding, check whether the pineapple is skinned and have a smooth and soft inner flesh.
- Remove the seeds because it may cause choking to your feline friend.
- Cut it into small pieces and don’t serve more than 2 pieces.
- If you are feeding pineapple for the first time then observe the signs of allergies like vomiting, diarrhoea or digestive problems.
Can Cats Eat Canned Pineapple?
Mostly, avoid canned pineapples which are dangerous for cats because it contains high sugar and preservatives. Canned pineapples are not fresh and pure as fresh pineapple. Always, feed fresh pineapples as an occasional treat and don’t add it to your cat’s diet.
