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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: JeanH on July 04, 2009, 09:24:47 AM

Title: Peanuts
Post by: JeanH on July 04, 2009, 09:24:47 AM

This is probably going to sound like a silly question (especially from someone who's had cats for years) but are salted peanuts ok for them?  My OH loves peanuts and there are usually some in a bowl on a table.  None of our cats have ever really bothered with these before but i just stopped the kitten from eating one this morning. I have moved the bowl away because I'm not sure whether or not they're ok for her to eat.  I'm mainly thinking of the salt content but also is would be very easy for one to get lodged in her throat - think I may have just answered my own question.  The possibility of choking will make them a no no for now but if anyone knows if they are ok overall then I will let Minnie have osme when she is older, if she still likes them then

Title: Re: Peanuts
Post by: Janeyk on July 04, 2009, 09:42:01 AM

Certain nuts can be harmful to dogs such as Macadamia and walnuts, not sure about cats?  but I wouldn't think salted nuts would be good for them anyway. 

Title: Re: Peanuts
Post by: Kay and Penny on July 04, 2009, 10:49:40 AM

if you do a quick google, I think you'll find peanuts are not harmful as such, but the danger of choking is considerable

some people seem to recommend peanut butter, unsalted, as a good way to disguise a pill :shify:

Title: Re: Peanuts
Post by: Millys Mum on July 04, 2009, 19:50:01 PM

Id avoid them and find a more catty treat

Title: Re: Peanuts
Post by: JeanH on July 05, 2009, 10:38:38 AM

Thanks all, had tried googling it but kept coming up with sights about cats called peanuts  :-: Have put the peanuts out of Minnie's way and OH has strict instructions to keep them on a high shelf