Can cats eat sausage?
You're spreading a delicious sausage sandwich in the kitchen, and immediately your cat purrs and rubs against your legs. Cats are carnivores, so a small piece of salami or poultry sausage can't hurt, right? Well, your kitty won't drop dead if you offer her a piece of your sausage, but it's not healthy either.
Can my cat eat ham, salami, or liver sausage?
Just like →cheese, sausage is not directly toxic to cats, but it's not exactly healthy either. Sausages like cooked or smoked ham, salami, poultry cold cuts, or liver sausage contain a lot of salt, which is not suitable for a cat's stomach. The unhealthy fats and additives to enhance flavor and shelf life are also not beneficial for cat health. If your cat has eaten too much sausage, she may vomit or get →diarrhea. In such cases, make sure she drinks enough.
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That means: If you give your cat a piece of your sausage, she will gratefully eat it. However, it shouldn't become a habit. The question is, why would you give the cat an unhealthy snack when there are many better and more species-appropriate alternatives?
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Which sausage can you give to cats?
Raw and lean beef or chicken is a delicious reward for your cat and can be given as a treat. Just make sure to check the freshness of the meat!
Another exception is the so-called BARF sausage. This is sausage specifically made for feeding cats. It usually contains various meats and some fruit or vegetables. You won't find spices in special sausage for cats. Always ensure that such products do not contain additives like sugar, grains, flavorings, or colorings.
Do you want to feed fresh meat? With our BARF fresh menus for cats, you can provide your kitty easily and with high quality. Just open the bag, add oil and mineral mix, and your special menu for your favorite is ready!
Lust auf knackfrisches BARF für deinen Stubentiger?
Which sausage is toxic to cats?
You should completely avoid raw pork, such as →minced meat, for your cat. Pork is considered one of the →toxic foods for cats. The reason is that feeding raw pork can lead to an infection with the Aujeszky virus. Such an infection is usually fatal for cats. The same risk applies to raw pork sausages that have not been fully cooked and should not be fed.
