{"id":3838,"date":"2023-01-25T15:05:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T15:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.republicofcats.com\/thelick\/?p=3838"},"modified":"2023-01-25T15:05:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T15:05:48","slug":"can-cats-eat-grapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.republicofcats.com\/thelick\/can-cats-eat-grapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can cats eat grapes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Those tiny, juicy pops of goodness are a go-to healthy snack for us mere humans. But it\u2019s pretty well documented that despite being highly nutritious and delicious for us, grapes are actually toxic to dogs<\/a><\/span>. But what\u2019s the deal when it comes to our feline friends; can cats eat grapes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, the scientists say no. Although there\u2019s more research to back up the toxicity of grapes to dogs, there\u2019s also proof that cats become pretty unwell after munching on the popular fruit. The exact cause of the upset is still pretty inconspicuous, but they\u2019re definitely risky and best to be avoided by your floof. Keep those grapes out of reach of kitties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as causing unnecessary tummy troubles, there\u2019s really no need to be feeding your fur friend grapes. Cats are obligate carnivores so don\u2019t require fruit as part of their diet and can get all the nutrients they need from their meaty meals alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact – cats actually don\u2019t have sweet taste bud receptors, so they wouldn\u2019t even be able to appreciate the sweet crunchiness of the tasty grape even if they wanted to! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got a chaotic kitten on your hand that has a tendency to steal snacks and you fear they might have nibbled on a ripe raisin, there are a few things to look at for and keep an eye on:
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