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It seems plausible that those nutrients might be found in certain plants, and could be identified and concentrated. I wouldn't risk it with my cats, but plenty
by PhasmaFelis 9y ago
It seems plausible that those nutrients might be found in certain plants, and could be identified and concentrated. I wouldn't risk it with my cats, but plenty of people do feed their cats veggie kibble and I haven't heard of them dying of malnutrition in droves.
- ben_w 9y agoIIRC the nutrient that makes cats obligate carnivores is taurine. Although it can be found in seaweed, or synthesised in a lab, cats and water makes me think this is unlikely in nature. (That said, human edible != cat edible, don’t just feed seaweed to your cat without asking an expert). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/28849526/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/28849526/
- TeMPOraL 9y ago> IIRC the nutrient that makes cats obligate carnivores is taurine. > That said, human edible != cat edible, don’t just feed seaweed to your cat without asking an expert Or energy drinks.
- ben_w 9y agoStimulants — or drugs in general, legal or not — should definitely not be assumed safe on a different species. (Also: not all energy drinks are vegetarian, so wouldn’t always solve the diet puzzle even if you confirmed it as safe).
- 220V_USKettle 9y agoMy cat refuses to drink Monster, but insists on Red Bull Blueberry. They are finicky creatures.