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Do you enjoy putting almond butter on toast in the morning? Or do you eat it on celery, like peanut butter? What’s not to like? Almond butter can be part of a healthy diet. But what if your cat gets curious and takes a bite of your almond butter when you’re not looking? Can almond butter make a cat sick?
Has your cat eaten almond butter? Are you worried the almond butter will make your cat sick? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your cat eats something like this.
We’ve put together some information about almond butter and whether it can make a cat sick. Let’s get started!
Are Almonds Toxic for Cat?
The answer depends on the type of almonds a cat eats. Sweet almonds sold at the store are not toxic to cats. However, they are high in fat and could cause some digestive issues in a kitty.
On the other hand, bitter almonds are toxic to cats because these nuts contain cyanide. A cat that eats bitter almonds could suffer cyanide poisoning.
The good news is that most almond products from the store are made with sweet almonds. This includes almond milk, butter, and more.
When it comes to almond butter, the product can be high in fat and sugar. So, before your cat eats the almond butter, it’s crucial to check the ingredient list. If the product includes sugar, then this is not safe for your cat to eat.
In addition, almond butter is thick and sticky. It’s possible that butter could be difficult to swallow. So, if your fur baby has almond butter, make sure to monitor her and watch for difficulty swallowing.
One more problem is that some cats could even be allergic to almond butter. That means if such a cat ate the butter, she could develop an allergic reaction, including an anaphylactic reaction.
Symptoms of Almond Butter Ingestion in Cats
You may notice these symptoms if your fur baby has eaten almond butter:
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lack of appetite
If your kitty has these symptoms, be sure to monitor her. However, you should call the vet if your cat’s symptoms last longer than 24 hours. These symptoms can lead to dehydration in cats.
The good news is the vet has medications to stop the vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, if your kitty has become dehydrated, the vet can treat her with IV fluids.
As you can see, almond butter in very small amounts can be safe for cats. So, be sure to monitor your cat’s almond butter intake! She can have this as a once in a while treat, but not more often than that!
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Kim
Kim is a talented author, who loves animals especially dogs. She engaged in writing books and articles relating to animals a decade ago. Kim resides in Chicago with her husband and son. The family is the proud owner of a dog and a parrot (Jack and Lily). Kim wanted more than these two pets, but her husband put his foot down... She often visits elementary schools to talk to the kids about what she learned about pets and how they could learn from them.
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