Found this one online while browsing for what cats shouldn't eat. However I feel like this area is quite controversial and opinionated. Also feels like half the websites are written by AI and riddled with ads. So if anyone has a good source as to what cats should avoid then let me know.

Anyways, I found this nice illustration, but wanted to hear with you peeps whether you have any experience regarding these food items.

Also what's your take on milk/sour milk for cats? My previous cat loved it so much, and she aged until she was 17 years old, and never seemed to have a problem with it. Also asked the vet at the time and she said it was OK. However every other website I visit tell to never give milk(dairy) to cats. So which is it? Does it just depend on the cat?

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just out of curiosity: What is the issue with the avocados?

[–] xkforce@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Avocadoes contain a compound called persin that is poisonous to them.

[–] TastyWheat@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Here's one for dogs just in case.

[–] cactusupyourbutt@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Im noticing a distinct lack of catfood on this chart…

[–] zigmus64@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah… don’t pay any attention to this kind of nonsense. Cats are obligated to carnivores. They don’t have the machinery to process a lot of non-meat foods. If they occasionally get into some things, it shouldn’t cause a problem.

Ultimately, just listen to your vet.

So far as the milk and cats thing… I think the issue is that they love it, they’ll almost always go for it, but many if not most are lactose intolerant… so too much will cause issues. If you had a cat who could process it, then great!

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just for clarity, not trying to be a pedant:

Cats are obligate carnivores

Cats must eat meat to live. Like you said they can't really process other stuff.

[–] zigmus64@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Damnit… that’s what I get for trying to sound smart, lol.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago

It appears to be missing the major food groups of random house plants, spiders, and fluff

[–] M500@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah don’t give them raw chicken because cats that kill chickens in the wild will always cook them first.

[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It's bc of how our meat is processed/what bacteria may be one it. Cats are not immune to salmonella nor most other foodborne pathogens.

[–] Carighan@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah, but that's not a chicken-specific thing. The actual infographic is utter horseshit, of course. Especially with recommending so many greens, as if cats can do more with that than pass them unprocessed and then demand more food as they expelled non-trivial amounts of energy on it.

[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

oh yeah fs, the infographic sucks ass but i thought id chime in on specifically why chicken sucks

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

#FeelTheBernCats

[–] moody@lemmings.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That man has been on the right side of every issue forever.

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He really has been! I know the comment is based on a joke, but when I learned who Bernie Sanders was when he was running for president I had a "oh shit it's that guy!" moment.

Pretty much any documentary I had watched about any random topic where there was a segment about US government involvement he was always on the right side of whatever was being discussed.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Just imagine what the world would be like if he had won the primary instead of Hillary.

Nope, wait, don't do it. I just tried and it makes the real world even MORE depressing.

[–] Nacktmull@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

That list gets a few details right but is also full of nonsense. Grain is not appropriate food for cats. Fruit and anything else that contains sugar is also not appropriate. High quality cat food with at least 90 percent meat and no grain, no sugar is best. I sometimes serve fresh meat and fish too, like chicken hearts or cod. Just make sure there are no bones or bone fragments in the meat or fish and also that it has been frozen to make sure there is no risk of any infection.

Edit: removed a few details which I am not sure about

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't think the picture is about proper cat nutrition. I think it's about giving the cat a treat/letting it taste something you're eating. You're right that you should definitely feed your cat meat or proper meat-based cat food.

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 1 points 2 years ago

letting it taste something you’re eating.

Never never never never lol at least for me. Maybe I'm a scumbag pet parent, but I've never let any cat eat what I eat and thankfully ive never had to deal with begging for anything I'm eating. :P