Is it possible to give i cat beans? Can cats eat green beans? These are questions pet owners often ask themselves, especially as they prepare a delicious meal of unripe bean pods.
That said, if humans can eat green beans, can cats safely eat them too? Let’s find out in this article!
Can cats eat green beans?
Yes, cats can eat green beans. There are a number of health benefits these confer on a feline, and in some cases, they can actually help with your pet’s weight loss.
Although it may seem strange, cats really love green beans! Also called “tegoline”, “croissants” or “mangiatutto”, green beans are tasty and healthy, proving to be an excellent ally for the diet of our beloved domestic cat.
As always, you should ask your veterinarian before sharing any human food with your favorite feline, including “man eaters.”
Green beans are not toxic or poisonous to cats. Indeed, from a nutritional point of view, they contain a lot of fiber and also have a relatively high level of protein for a vegetable.
Green beans are good for cats!
Botanically defined as legumes, green beans are considered to belong to the category of vegetables, since the whole pod is eaten and not just the seeds, as is the case with beans. The beneficial properties of green beans are many. They mainly contain:
- Vitamin A, C and K;
- Potassium;
- Ferro;
- Phosphorus;
- Soccer;
- Vegetable proteins;
- Fibre;
- Antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, flavonoids and lutein.
These legumes are also low in calories and rich in water, perfect for hydrating our beloved domestic tiger. These properties give the green beans the advantages of being diuretic, purifying, as well as healthy for the bones, the cardiovascular system and the digestive system.
How to give green beans to the cat?
You can use green beans as a healthy addition to your feline friend’s diet or integrate them into your cat’s regular meals, under the advice of your veterinarian.
Here are some rules for getting your cat to eat green beans.
Freshness first!
If you buy canned green beans, be sure to check that they don’t contain excessive amounts of sodiumas salt causes kidney and circulatory problems for the animal.
The advice therefore is to choose, when possible, fresh green beans.
Raw green beans for cats? Better not!
In order to avoid any risk of intoxication, it is advisable to give your cat green beans in moderation.
Furthermore, it is preferable to always feed them well cooked, preferably, steamed. This is to avoid digestive problems for the cat.
Cut them if needed
You can too cut green beans if your cat doesn’t seem to like the idea of ingesting a whole green bean.
Green beans for cats to lose weight
Green beans are often recommended to help cats who may be struggling with feline obesity and are trying to lose weight.
When it comes to using green beans as part of a weight loss program for your cat, you should always consult with your cat first. veterinarianin order to develop a medically approved meal plan.
In many cases, the animal health professional may suggest that you start the new diet by adding green beans in a ratio of 10% to his regular cat food. After that you can increase the amount of green beans to give to your cat from time to time.
What happens if the cat eats green beans in large quantities?
Overfeeding is always a bad idea for any type of food, even cat food. Therefore, giving your cat more green beans than it should could cause multiple problems such as reduction in the digestibility of nutrients and thehigh weight loss.
It’s also not a completely balanced food, especially for cats that are carnivores!
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Article reviewed by
Francesco Reina
Veterinary assistant