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Can Cats Eat Candy? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Candy? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Chocolate and toffee and gummies oh my! No matter what your sweet tooth craves you will surely find a candy that suits your fancy. If you’re enjoying your favo…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Cats Eat Pine Needles? Vet-Approved Safety Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Pine Needles? Vet-Approved Safety Facts & FAQ

The holiday season is a magical and wonderful time of year that most families love to decorate and prepare for. For many cat owners, however, it can leave them…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Lollipops? Vet-Approved Facts & Potential Health Hazards

Can Cats Eat Lollipops? Vet-Approved Facts & Potential Health Hazards

Humans have a sweet tooth—and sharing sweets is one way we show love. So, if you’re eating a lollipop and your kitty comes sniffing around, you might be tempte…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Can Cats Eat Lettuce? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Lettuce? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

The answer to the question depends on whether you mean “is lettuce poisonous” or “is lettuce healthy?” Lettuce is not poisonous to cats and won’t harm them if…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Orchids? Vet-Reviewed Health & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Orchids? Vet-Reviewed Health & Safety Guide

Orchids are safe to keep around cats, even if they end up nibbling on them in small amounts. This is great news for both cat and orchid lovers, as cats and orc…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Can Cats Eat Gum? 3 Vet-Approved Health Risks

Can Cats Eat Gum? 3 Vet-Approved Health Risks

When many of us were young, we were scared witless by the perceived dangers of swallowing gum. After all, we were told that it would stay in our stomach for 80…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Macadamia Nuts? Vet-Reviewed Health & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Macadamia Nuts? Vet-Reviewed Health & Safety Guide

It’s common for pet owners to be curious when it comes to foods they can offer their pets. While it isn’t recommended for us to provide our cats or dogs with h…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Hazelnuts? Vet-Approved Safety Facts & Guide

Can Cats Eat Hazelnuts? Vet-Approved Safety Facts & Guide

People know that nuts are a tasty and nutritious snack, packed with fat and protein and ideal for a quick energy boost. If you share your home with a cat, you…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Blackberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Info

Can Cats Eat Blackberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Info

Cats are usually picky eaters. They love their protein and tend to stay away from most plant based foods because, as obligate carnivores, they don’t need such…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Cats Drink Puppuccinos (Pup Cups) From Starbucks? Vet-Approved Tips & Considerations

Can Cats Drink Puppuccinos (Pup Cups) From Starbucks? Vet-Approved Tips & Considerations

The Puppuccino, also known as a Pup Cup, was developed by Starbucks as an option for dog owners who want to give their pooches a treat. However, some cat paren…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer