Cats who love lettuce!

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Some of my cats absolutely love lettuce leaves!

As soon as I'm washing some, they come over to nick a leaf and eat it. Even when there's a leaf sticking out of my bird's cage (he loves it too!), they come and eat it!

Is lettuce bad for cats?

And is it normal for them to like it so much?

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    Del2244 Icon representing the flag French
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    @Gabrielle de provetojunior

    I think you’ve got the forum back to front...

    You’re answering questions from 2010; the pets you’re giving advice on will be super-seniors by now, or they might not even be with us anymore 😉

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    ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there,

    Some cats do actually enjoy nibbling on vegetables or lettuce leaves. Don't worry, it's not dangerous in small amounts. Lettuce is mostly made up of water, so it doesn't really offer any particular health benefits or pose any major risks, as long as it's given in small portions and is thoroughly washed (to get rid of any pesticides or residues).

    This behaviour is quite normal; some cats like the crunch or the fresh taste of certain leaves, similar to how they might take an interest in cat grass. However, lettuce shouldn't replace their main diet, which must remain suited to their needs as obligate carnivores.

    In short, you can let them have a bit from time to time without any concerns, but it should only be an occasional little treat.

    Best regards,

    Gabrielle

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    Many cat owners want to know whether cats can eat prawns or not. The answer is yes! Cats can eat prawns, but only in moderation. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

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    I used to have a cat who absolutely loooooved... chickpeas... and beetroot cut into tiny cubes... whenever we were having some... he’d have his own little plate and he’d polish the lot off......
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    My Horatio likes lettuce too o_0

    He sometimes munches on a leaf when I'm prepping some :) It might be good for his digestion!

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    Lol :p luckily mine aren't tempted to snack on my bird (they're more into salad, wouldn't want them putting on too much weight :p)

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    Well, maybe they’re cabbits!! Only joking!! That’s original – mine prefers the birds in my garden!!
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    Hehe, unbelievable! He's just like Fripouille, he’s another little vegetarian cat. At least he’s not the only one LOL ^3^
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    My cat loves chocolate and it’s not the first time I’ve caught him in the cupboard. The difference is these big doors—one swipe of the paws and he’s up on the 3rd shelf. He’s certainly had a right feast, nothing for it but to move the shopping somewhere else now.......
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    Hehe :p

    I haven't tried giving them olives yet myself, but it's definitely on my mind ^^

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