can cats eat nuts

Cats should generally not eat nuts. Although most nuts are not strictly poisonous to cats, they are not safe or suitable for them for several reasons. Nuts are hard and pose choking hazards or potential blockages in the digestive tract. Their high fat content can lead to serious health problems like obesity, pancreatitis, or digestive upset. Macadamia nuts are particularly toxic to cats and should be avoided entirely. Even nuts that are less harmful, like almonds, cashews, or peanuts, should only be given very sparingly, if at all, and never as a regular part of their diet. Overall, nuts are not recommended foods for cats, who are obligate carnivores and thrive on a meat- based diet designed for their nutritional needs.