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Originally Posted by nekokami
Didn't mean that cats won't eat anything but meat-- only that they have a hard time being healthy without it, whereas dogs (at least I've been told) can exist on a non-meat diet with no ill effects, because they can manufacture proteins from amino acids (the same way humans do). It's been a while since I looked into the details, though.
My cats like non-meat products as well. One cat used to regularly swipe baked goods if they were left even slightly unattended. He had a particular fondness for muffins. The kitty with the nasty sense of humor that I mentioned in another thread also likes some baked goods, particularly eclairs (I don't give her the chocolate part, of course). A friend had a cat who was extremely fond of popcorn. They used to share a bag while watching TV together.  |
Ah, got it, now I understand what you mean. Yes, as I understand it, there are certain amino acides that cats absolutely must have to maintain health (taurine being the one that comes to mind).
Oh yes ... popcorn. Several of my cats (including Miss Buzz Saw of 2002, Morgan) beg for that whenever I make it.