<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat are the main ingredients in Oreos that are bad for cats?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOreos contain two main ingredients that can be problematic for cats – cocoa powder<\/strong> and high amounts of sugar<\/strong>. Cocoa contains compounds called caffeine<\/strong> and theobromine<\/strong> that are toxic to cats, even in small doses. Too much sugar can lead to obesity, diabetes, and dental disease in cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf my cat eats one Oreo, will it get sick?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOne Oreo is unlikely to make a cat seriously ill. But it provides no health benefits and could cause minor stomach upset. It’s best not to offer any Oreos so your cat doesn’t develop a taste for these unhealthy cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can diabetic cats have a small bite of Oreo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNo, Oreos are especially dangerous for cats with diabetes. The high sugar content can severely spike blood sugar levels. Diabetic cats should avoid all sweets, including Oreos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are Oreo crumbs or licks of filling okay?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s best not to let your cat lick Oreo filling or eat any crumbs. While very small amounts may not cause illness, allowing licking or nibbling can encourage your cat to beg for more cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhile Oreos may look like tasty treats to cats, they provide no nutritional value and pose health risks like obesity and toxicity. Regularly feeding your cat Oreos or allowing them to eat unchecked human food can set dangerous precedents and hurt their long-term health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to keep all sweets, including Oreos, out of reach of curious felines. If your cat manages to sneak some cookie contraband, contact your vet if any concerning symptoms develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With discipline and care, you can help your precious cat friend live a long and healthy life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Oreo cookies are an iconic snack that many pet owners enjoy sharing with their furry friends. However, you should not feed Oreo cookies to cats. While a bite or two likely won’t cause major issues, Oreos provide no nutritional value and contain ingredients that can be harmful to cats. As obligate carnivores, cats need a diet primarily based on meat. Sugary processed snacks like Oreos are considered “empty calories” for cats, meaning they provide calories but no beneficial nutrients. Regularly feeding Oreos and other sweets can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other health problems in cats. Additionally, Oreos contain cocoa…<\/p>\n","category_list":"Cats<\/a>","author_info":{"name":"Sarah Williams","url":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/author\/sarahwilliams\/"},"comments_num":"0 comments","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=608"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":613,"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608\/revisions\/613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6nobacon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}