{"id":38294,"date":"2019-02-26T22:43:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T22:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catkingpin.com\/?p=38294"},"modified":"2023-02-13T23:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T23:46:12","slug":"can-cats-eat-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catkingpin.com\/can-cats-eat-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cats Eat Pizza?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza is a gift from God. Nothing can beat a slice of ooey-gooey cheesy goodness topped with meat and veggies, and that makes it the perfect comfort food for any time day or night.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is in no way healthy, but that\u2019s not the point. No one thinks about the large amount of fat, carbs, and calories when enjoying a delicious pie, it\u2019s all about the taste and convenience. And, this is why ordering a pizza is such a popular food choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, when enjoying a slice of pizza, have you noticed your cat staring at you, begging for a taste? Did you give in or just say no?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It makes you wonder &#8211; can cats eat and enjoy pizza just as much as humans?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we\u2019ll cover the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats and Pizza, What You Need to Know<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Cats Eat Pizza?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Kittens Eat Pizza?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Negatives of Cats Eating Pizza<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10px;border-top-width:2px;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-width:2px;background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px;margin-bottom:40px;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);background:#ffffff;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:101px;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:100%;width:300px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, #kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, #kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}#kt-info-box_017266-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"kt-info-box_017266-90\" class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none kb-info-box-image-ratio kb-info-box-image-ratio-square\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/catkingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/guarantee-f-e1676260441883.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-37684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catkingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/guarantee-f-e1676260441883.png 300w, https:\/\/catkingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/guarantee-f-e1676260441883-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">This content has been reviewed and approved by our in-house Veterinarian for accuracy.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats and Pizza, What You Need To Know<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get into any details, we should mention that a cat eating pizza is absolutely adorable, and there are numerous videos on the internet to prove it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem is that there aren\u2019t many ingredients in pizza that are good for your cat. Even though they might want to eat the meat and cheese &#8211; or the entire slice &#8211; pizza doesn\u2019t fulfill any of your cat\u2019s nutritional needs. And, if they eat too much too often, it can cause some serious damage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Cats Eat Pizza?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, the answer is that cats can eat pizza, and they will probably do everything they can to get a bite, but they shouldn\u2019t eat pizza. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic and onion is poisonous to cats, and most pizzas will have some kind of garlic and onion content in them, whether you order it or not. And, many of the seasonings used in pizza can cause your cat major digestive problems.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of digestion, cats will also struggle with digesting processed and cooked meat that is loaded with sodium, as well as the yeast in dough. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sausage and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/catkingpin.com\/can-cats-eat-pepperoni\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pepperoni<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are way too spicy and fatty for a cat, and they should never eat the pizza crust because their little carnivorous systems won\u2019t be able to handle it, and they will get extremely bloated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza crust is very similar to bread, and there is nothing in bread that cats require for nutrition. So, do not toss your leftover crusts to your cat for a treat. They probably won\u2019t eat them anyways, since crust isn\u2019t the most appealing part of the pizza for cats. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of cats enjoy dairy products, like cheese, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should let them eat it off of your pizza, especially since <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vetstreet.com\/our-pet-experts\/7-foods-you-should-never-feed-your-cat?page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many adult cats are lactose intolerant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and too much cheese can cause vomiting and diarrhea. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/catkingpin.com\/can-cats-eat-tomatoes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tomato sauce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on pizza can also give your cat diarrhea because it is acidic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Kittens Eat Pizza?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to pizza, the same rules apply for both adult cats and kittens. You should teach your cat at a young age that pizza from your plate or out of the box is not an option for them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since a kitten is much smaller, it can also tolerate less of the pizza\u2019s ingredients. So, you don\u2019t want your kitten having any access to pizza at any time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negatives of Cats Eating Pizza<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no benefits when it comes to cats eating pizza. They need protein, not fat and carbs. And, the high fat content in pizza can cause major gastrointestinal stress. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, still videos of cats eating pizza are so darn cute.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When cats eat pizza, nothing good can come from it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic and onions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfield.com\/pet-healthcare\/additional-resources\/article-library\/safety-tips\/garlic-and-onions-are-poisonous-to-dogs-and-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be toxic for cats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they eat enough of it, or it could damage their red blood cells and cause anemia. And, the high fat and salt content in the processed meats can upset your kitty\u2019s stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating too many pizza toppings could also lead to your cat gaining weight, and if they eat them too much, it can cause obesity, which increases their chances of getting heart disease and diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest health risks to cats when they eat pizza regularly are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset Stomach<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Gain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>So, can cats eat Pizza?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be hard not to share your favorite foods with your kitty, especially when they make it clear they want a taste. But, cats should not eat pizza, no matter how fun it is to watch them enjoy a slice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your cat does have a bite or two every now and then, it probably won\u2019t be a big deal. But, you don\u2019t want them to get into the habit of eating pizza every time the delivery man comes to the door.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing in pizza that is good for cats &#8211; bread, cheese, processed meats, tomato sauce, or harmful veggies. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating these ingredients regularly can not only cause digestion problems, but they can really fatten your cat. And, obesity can lead to breathing problems, decreased mobility, and fatigue. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a cat who loves cheesy snacks, try an alternative like the \u201cCheesy Craze Crunch\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EgxdS4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Purina Friskies Party Mix Adult Cat Treats<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">made with a blend of cheddar, swiss, and monterey jack.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you eat pizza often, having a cat-friendly snack on hand to feed them while you enjoy your food is a much better option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything in a cat\u2019s diet needs to have some nutritional value, and what they need most is protein. So, avoid letting your cat eat pizza so they can stay happy and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your cat try to steal your pizza? Do you give in to your cat when they beg for a slice? Let us know in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pizza is a gift from God. 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