what herbs and spices are good for cats?
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['Cat Grass. Cats eat grass! ... ', 'Catnip. We all know this one really well. ... ', 'Valerian. A good stimulant for cats, this herb is extremely attractive to them and helps to invigorate their desire to play. ... ', 'Dill. ... ', 'Mint. ... ', 'Bean sprouts. ... ', 'Edible Flowers.']
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Apples. High in fiber and vitamin C, apples are another food Werber says cats can eat, as long as they're fed to your cat without the skin.
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Blueberries are safe for cats. Blueberries aren't considered a superfood for cats like they are for people, but the antioxidants in blueberries are good for cats, too. “That's why some pet foods contain blueberry powder,” explains Dempsey. The fiber and water content in blueberries are good for cats, too.
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Many herbs, including rosemary, lavender and sage are good, safe choices. Other safe plants which are fairly resilient and can recover from damage include African daisy, calendula and nasturtium. You could create a scented garden, as some animals enjoy honeysuckle and lavender. Many cats like catnip or catmint.
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Cats are especially sensitive to many essential oils and even just a couple of licks can be harmful. Many essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, wintergreen, and ylang ylang are toxic to pets.
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["Gradually add wet food or fresh meat to your cat's diet.", "Add a little water to your cat's wet food.", 'Keep their water bowl away from the litter box and food bowl.', 'Keep several water bowls around the house in different places.', "Clean your cat's water bowls regularly."]
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Before sprucing up your home with fresh flowers and greenery, do some research and speak with your vet to ensure that your choices don't include poisonous plants to cats. There are plenty of safe options, like African violets, jasmine and begonias, that are eye-catching and safe for your feline friend.
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Other great options are apple mint, lemon mint, and of course, the classics - peppermint and spearmint. (A word of caution with this one however - EXCESSIVE intake of peppermint may cause digestive upset in cats. For this reason, it's important you monitor your cats, especially when first introducing the plant.
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['oregano.', 'basil.', 'dried onion flakes.', 'garlic powder.', 'thyme.', 'fennel.', 'paprika.', 'ground black pepper.']
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['Allspice. Allspice resembles the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper. ... ', 'Basil. Exuding a sweet and earthy aroma, basil is one of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen. ... ', 'Cardamom. ... ', 'Cayenne Pepper. ... ', 'Cilantro. ... ', 'Cinnamon. ... ', 'Chives. ... ', 'Cloves.']
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['Take your cat into a quiet room, and bring some treats.', "Sit down in front of your cat, take a treat in your hand, and let them know it's there.", "Wave the treat slowly above your cat's head to one side. ... ", "When your cat taps on your hand with a paw, say 'yes' and feed them the treat."]
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Because of a natural compound known as carvacrol, oregano oil can be very effective at removing fleas; start by mixing one teaspoon of oregano oil with three teaspoons of olive oil and apply small amounts of the solution to areas where fleas tend to congregate, like your cat's ears, stomach, tail, and neck.
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['Bergamot.', 'Cinnamon.', 'Geranium.', 'Ginger.', 'Lavender.', 'Lemongrass.']
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Most store-bought mushrooms are safe for felines, and many cats even enjoy the taste. However, cats shouldn't eat wild mushrooms, as they can be poisonous, and mushrooms shouldn't make up a significant portion of a cat's diet. They're a sometimes-treat at most.
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['Alcohol. As little as a tablespoon of alcohol can lead to problems for your cat. ... ', 'Chocolate. Chocolate contains theobromine. ... ', 'Coffee, tea and energy drinks. ... ', 'Cheese and milk. ... ', 'Fat trimmings, raw meat, raw eggs and raw fish. ... ', 'Grapes and raisins. ... ', 'Onions and garlic. ... ', 'Xylitol.']
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Some of the essential oils known to be dangerous for cats are oil of wintergreen, oil of sweet birch, citrus oil (d-limonene), pine oils, Ylang Ylang oil, peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, pennyroyal oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil. The more concentrated the oil, the more dangerous it is to your cat.
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Some common essential oils which are toxic to both dogs and cats include oil of cinnamon, citrus, peppermint, pine, tea tree (melleuca), wintergreen and ylang ylang.