give cats<\/a> omega fats. Salmon and sardines provide calcium. Choose low mercury varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEggs<\/strong> – Scrambled eggs are a superfood for cats with amino acids for muscle tone and biotin for coat health.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDairy<\/strong> – Small amounts of yogurt or cheese can give protein, probiotics and calcium, provided your cat is not lactose intolerant.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVeggies<\/strong> – Carrots, green beans and broccoli in moderation offer fiber, vitamins and minerals with fewer risks than peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor overall nutritional balance, a quality wet or raw cat food combined with these healthy treats remains ideal. Black eyed peas can be an occasional extra, not a staple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Can cats eat all types of peas?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAvoid sugar snap peas, snow peas and garden peas as their higher sugar content and lectin concentrations may be unsuitable. Moderately feeding plain green\/yellow split peas seems safest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What happens if a cat eats too many black eyed peas?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nConsuming too many black eyed peas could lead to vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence or constipation from GI irritation. Also possible is poor nutrition from inadequate animal protein intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Is it safe to feed my cat canned black eyed peas?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAvoid canned black eyed peas, as well as other canned legumes like chickpeas. The high sodium levels are unhealthy for cats. Plain cooked dried peas are safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Are black eyed peas better than other types of beans for cats?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNot necessarily. The nutritional values are fairly comparable to other legumes like lentils or chickpeas. The same precautions apply in feeding modest amounts of any cooked bean as an occasional treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n