Eat your vegetables day falls on, 17 June 2021, and what better way to celebrate, than to get your furry companion joining in on this movement! Besides, the benefits of leafy greens extend to our feline pals as well!
The addition of healthy greens to your cat’s daily diet increases the intake of vitamins, minerals and fibre, which are necessary nutrients for daily growth. It is also a great way for finicky cats to get healthy while catering to their picky palate.
With that said, cats are carnivores by nature and their diet should not compromise mainly of vegetable. These juicy greens should only be fed to our kitties as a form of treat on top of their daily staple!
Without further ado, let’s dive into some yummy veggie options which are good for your kitties!
Carrots
Besides being a good source of vitamins and minerals, carrots are packed with beta carotene! Upon consumption, beta carotene converts into vitamin A and is considered as a super antioxidant.
Before feeding your cat, be sure to cook the carrots and dice them into small, bite-sized pieces to prevent any risk of choking.
Peas
The inclusion of peas in your feline’s daily diet ensures a healthy mix of proteins and carbohydrates.
Peas are also starchy food filled with fibre and vitamins B1, C, and K which are great in supporting your feline’s gastrointestinal health. This also means comfortable bowel movement and constipation relief!
The best way to feed them to your cats would be fresh, bland and unseasoned peas!
Broccoli florets
Broccolis consist of vitamin C and carotenoids, and are great sources of fibre and antioxidants for our kitties.
It is a pawsome veggie option for our feline friends, so much so that it is considered the healthiest green for cats! Steamed, boiled or blanced broccolis are all purrfect for our cat’s easy consumption.
Zucchini
Zucchini is a common, favoured ingredient used in numerous commercial cat food.
It is purrfect safe for our cat’s consumption and contains healthy plant-based minerals, like magnesium, potassium and manganese which our kitties can benefit from.
Lettuce
Similar to broccoli, lettuce is also ranked as one of the top greens that our kitties can consume safely. Packed with antioxidants, high water content and fibre, lettuce makes for a good, low-calorie occasional treat.
Similar to other veggies, it is best to cut into smaller pieces before feeding to prevent possibility of choking.
Last but not least, moderation is key when it comes to feeding human foods like veggies to our feline companions!
Si Ming is a pet lover and enthusiast with a passion for writing. She strongly believes that respecting a pet is the key to building trust and a healthy relationship with our four-legged companions.
No stranger to the cat industry, Roger is the co-founder and key strategist for CatSmart - a one-of-a-kind pet store built on the premise of quality products and service, with an obsession for cats’ well-being above all else.
