are olives poisonous to cats
Home :: Health :: Emergency :: Feline Etc :: Forums :: Search. Feline Emergency :: Poisonous Plants Toxic to Cats. (Updated 2005) The following poisonous plant index lists common household plants, outdoor greenery, as well as wild varieties of plants, shrubs, trees, leafy fruit, herb plants, etc. While this list is extensive, it is by no means a complete list of known plants toxic to animals. Why do cats love olives? Green olives and pimentos contain isoprenoids, which are similar to nepetalactone, which is found in catnip. Black olives do not contain the same compounds. As with the effects of catnip, some cats may become excited when given green olives or pimentos, while others are not at all affected. They are  considered toxic to dogs because they tend to cause  gastrointestinal upsets, lethargy, vomiting and muscle tremors or  stiffness.  Mushrooms: Various species of mushrooms are  toxic to dogs, and can cause shock and death. Effects will differ  depending on the type ingested, but avoid feeding any type. Olives are not toxic to cats, but have little nutritional value. Green olives and pimentos contain chemicals similar to those found in catnip, so some cats may be especially excited by olives. Some people think all cats are finicky which is not true. I've seen cats eat some amazing things – pasta, peanut butter, etc. To answer your question, olives are not toxic or considered bad for cats, however there is nothing in olives that they need. If your cat is in good health and seems to tolerate the olives well, then it is probably okay. I'd limit how much you give and keep it minimal. Plants That are Poisonous to Cats. If you do nothing more than ban Lilies and Poinsettias from your house, you’ll be much closer to preventing your cat from plant poisoning. These two seasonal plants are common holiday additions to many households, but should be banned permanently from homes with pets. Poppy seeds are mildly toxic to cats, depending on the amount  ingested. Symptoms of poppy seed poisoning include dilated pupils,  slowed breathing and heart rate, and walki…ng as if drunk. Can cats swim? Green olives and pimentos contain isoprenoids, which are similar to nepetalactone, which is found in catnip. Black olives do not contain the same compounds. As with the effects of catnip, some cats may become excited when given green olives or pimentos, while others are not at all affected. Adding olives to the diet may have minimal nutritional benefit, because olives contain unsaturated fats, but can cause diarrhea in some cats. Anything in the onion family is toxic to cats, onion being the worst, then garlic, and so forth. Chives are the least toxic in the onion family, but they are still harmfu…l. Garlic and  onions can be toxic to cats and dogs because sulfoxides and  disulfides found in them can damage red blood cells and lead to  anemia. Onions are more problematic than garlic, but both should be  avoided.
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