Broccoli and Cauliflower is an amazing duo especially if you are preparing a nice salad out of them but can cats eat broccoli and cauliflower, too?

The short answer to the question “can cats eat broccoli and cauliflower” is YES, they can eat them both and they have some health benefits, too. But they also have some health risks you need to be aware of. So let’s take a closer look at these wonderful vegetables one by one.

Can Kittens Eat Broccoli and Cauliflower
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Can Cats Eat Broccoli?

Although broccoli is not a natural part of a cat’s diet, they can eat broccoli as it is not toxic to cats. Broccoli has some amazing health benefits to cats but it should be prepared the right way otherwise it may have some negative effects on your cat’s health.

Can Cats Eat Cauliflower?

Cats can eat cauliflower because just like broccoli it is not toxic to cats and it has antioxidant and cancer fighting properties but attention needs to be paid to the amount of cauliflower given to cats because it also triggers the bowel movements due to its rich fiber content.

How Can I Add Broccoli or Cauliflower to My Cat’s Diet?

Each of these two vegetables have their own health benefits as well as some separate ones but the way to “convince” your kitty to eat them is the same. At first have your cat try just a tiny bit of broccoli or cauliflower and if there is no adverse reaction such as allergies than you can mix it into your cat’s food little by little.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Safe For Cats
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Always keep in mind that cats are obligate carnivores and vegetables can not be their main source of nutrition. Their entire digestive system is based on consuming animal protein so do not try to replace your cat’s regular food with only broccoli or cauliflower.

So, can cats eat broccoli and cauliflower? Yes, they definitely can. Although these vegetables are safe for feline consumption, some cats may have food allergies triggered by them or some other underlying health condition that prevents them eating broccoli or cauliflower. On such occasions observing your cat’s behaviors for some time after your cat eats the vegetable and calling your veterinarian if you notice any odd behaviors are very important.

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Author Yusuf Can Ekinci

Father of two cats named Tzatziki & Ouzo. Our small family tries to live without harming any living being. I am a small time farmer who tries to apply natural farming methods. Favorite activities: watching wild life at nature, passing time at home with my cats...

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