We all know that carrots are good for us. They are chock full of vitamins, especially vitamin A, and can be prepared in a variety of ways from cooked to chopped up in salads to simply eaten raw like Bugs Bunny.<\/p>\n
But what about our feline friends?<\/p>\n
As cat owners, we often want to share a little bit of what\u2019s on our plate with our beloved kitties. But, can cats eat carrots?<\/p>\n
Most cats won\u2019t be interested in carrots- they don\u2019t have much of a smell, they aren\u2019t meaty, and they don\u2019t have a texture that really appeals to cats.<\/p>\n
If your cat loves carrots, though, there are a few things you should keep in mind before giving them a carrot or two.\u00a0 Or something like a carrot, such as fennel<\/a>.<\/p>\n In this article, we\u2019ll cover the following:<\/p>\n Carrots likely originated in Afghanistan, long before we kept records of such things. While here in the United States we are used to seeing orange carrots, there are in fact tons of other colors, including purple and white.<\/p>\n Nowadays, carrots can be found pretty much everywhere, and you may be wondering if your cat can join you in munching on this healthy, low-calorie root vegetable.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s start by stating the obvious: carrots are a vegetable, and since cats are carnivorous, it\u2019s very unlikely that they will be interested in eating a carrot, especially if it\u2019s raw.<\/p>\n Cooked carrots can be a little more enticing, as they are usually prepared with flavoring and have a nice, mushy consistency that some cats may find appealing.<\/p>\n Carrots contain a lot of vitamins that can be beneficial to feline health, including vitamin A, biotin, vitamin K and potassium.<\/p>\n Even better, carrots don\u2019t contain anything that could be harmful to cats, even if they eat more than one.<\/p>\n The issue with carrots and kitties all comes down to how the carrots themselves are prepared. Raw carrots, although crunchy and delicious, can pose a choking hazard for your cat, and may also be difficult for them to digest.<\/p>\n Cat\u2019s don\u2019t chew in the same way that we do, and their teeth aren\u2019t made for crunching on raw veggies<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you really want to give your cat a piece of carrot, here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n This cat is a little wary about the carrot just\u2026lying on the floor.<\/p>\n\n
Cats and Carrots, What You Need to Know<\/h2>\n
Can Cats Eat Carrots?<\/h2>\n
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