Can Cats Eat Sausages And Are There Any Risks?

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Dangers Of Spices And Seasonings For Cats

Sausages contain salt, garlic, and other spices that could potentially be dangerous for cats and cause vomiting or diarrhea in them.

Unhealthy Fats

Sausages have high fat content.   An average domesticated cat, weighing from 6 to 12 pounds, certainly doesn’t need food so high in fats.

Added Preservatives

Sausages are not only made of meat; They also contain preservatives, such as nitrites and phosphates which are used to extend the freshness of sausages.   These preservatives have no nutritional value for cats.

Digestive Issues

Since sausages contain spices, fats, and preservatives potentially, there is a chance that a cat will develop digestive problems after eating a sausage.

Raw Sausages Are Also Risky

Raw sausages can contain bacteria such as Salmonella, which can cause dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss in cats.

Cats Shouldn’t Eat Sausages At All Then?

If you consider giving your cat sausage, make sure that it doesn’t have any preservatives. If you want to choose a less harmful option for your cat, then a chicken sausage will be a good idea.