CATDOLL : Can Cats Eat Chestnuts?

It is not recommended for cats to eat chestnuts, which are high-carbohydrate foods. Cats are carnivores and have a relatively weak ability to break down carbohydrates. If cats eat a lot of chestnuts, they will have a series of problems such as bloating and indigestion, so it is best not to feed cats foods such as chestnuts.

The dangers of cats eating chestnuts:

1. Cats can easily choke on chestnuts when eating them. If they eat too much, it can easily cause indigestion and constipation. They may also have problems such as diarrhea and vomiting.

2. It will affect the cat’s appetite and make the cat not want to eat cat food. This will cause malnutrition in the cat in the long run.

3. Nuts contain high phosphorus content, which may also cause kidney stones in cats.

4. Eating too many snacks such as chestnuts will affect the main meals and cause the cat to become picky eaters. The cat will also easily become thin. Chestnuts are not easy to digest, and eating too much can easily cause obesity, diarrhea and other problems.