Quinoa seemingly showed up out of nowhere. While human beings have been cultivating quinoa for thousands of years, just recently this ancient grain made a huge comeback, finding its way into everything from salads to stir-fries.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re like much of the population, you\u2019ve probably begun experimenting with quinoa at home in a variety of recipes. And you may be asking yourself: can cats eat quinoa?<\/p>\n
Well, the good news is that quinoa is not toxic to cats. As with all human foods, though, there are some precautions you should take before offering your cat a bowl of these glorious grains.<\/p>\n
In this article, we\u2019ll cover the following:<\/p>\n
Most cat owners know that cats are carnivores<\/a> and that they do best on a diet made up primarily of meat.<\/p>\n However, most commercial cat foods contain some sort of grain. That\u2019s because fiber and carbohydrates are also an important part of a healthy feline diet<\/a>.<\/p>\n If your cat is interested in quinoa (though most cats probably won’t be), you can offer them a little bit as a treat, either in their food or directly from your hand.<\/p>\n That being said, quinoa should never make up any significant part of your cat\u2019s diet and should only be offered in very small quantities.<\/p>\n Yes, they can, and quinoa can actually be a healthy addition to your cat’s diet as long as its given in moderation.<\/p>\n Quinoa is a protein-rich grain that also contains fiber and a ton of healthy vitamins and minerals, such as iron and magnesium, all of which can be beneficial to your cat.<\/p>\n But before you begin preparing a bowl of quinoa for your feline friend, here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n This cat discovered a bag of quinoa and is going to town. Even though he might actually think its cat litter I admire his enthusiasm.<\/p>\nCan Cats Eat Quinoa?<\/h2>\n
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