Pumpkin - Food With Many Benefits For Cats

Surely all longtime lotuses know, pumpkin is a very good food for cats, right? We often use pumpkin as one of the ingredients to make pate for cats, this is a supplementary food that Sen can easily incorporate into the "His Majesty's" diet!

Is it good for cats to eat pumpkin?

Here are some of the benefits that can be seen from feeding your cat pumpkin:

Provides fiber

One of the great benefits of pumpkin is that it is rich in fiber (a plant-based material that cannot be broken down by enzymes in the body). Pumpkin provides 5 grams of fiber per 64 grams and pumpkins are also rich in moisture. The benefits of fiber for cats can be mentioned:

Weight control

Fiber promotes satiety, even with fewer calories. This can help cats lose weight because they feel fuller. However, you should not give your cat too much pumpkin, because cats can develop dangerous liver disease if they lose weight too quickly.

Treatment of hairballs

Pumpkin can ease bunions in cats through the same mechanism as it relieves constipation.

Diarrhea treatment

Pumpkin contains soluble fiber, and this substance can absorb excess water in the digestive tract, reducing or soothing diarrhea in cats.

Support cat constipation

The high fiber content in pumpkin can act as a laxative. The combination of fiber and moisture can be of great benefit in creating large amounts of bowel stimulation.

High nutrient content

♦ Vitamin A helps maintain a healthy immune system and good vision.

♦ Vitamin C is one of the factors for enzymatic reactions and collagen synthesis.

♦ Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant and a regulator of enzyme activity.

♦ Alpha carotene is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage.

♦ Calcium supports cytoplasmic functions and mineralization of bones and teeth.

♦ Iron contributes to cellular respiration, oxidation and hemoglobin production.

♦ Lutein supports eye, skin and coat health.

♦ Zinc helps to improve your cat's skin and coat.

How to feed a cat pumpkin?

There are many ways to feed pumpkins to cats. Lotus can cook pumpkin or bake for cats to eat. Note that Sen should not give spices, because cats will not absorb spices intended for humans.

In addition, Sen can also feed fresh pumpkin seeds to cats, but clean and roast them at 176 degrees Celsius for 1 hour before feeding. Grind the seeds before putting them in your cat's food.

Note when feeding pumpkins to cats 

Although pumpkin is good for cats, this does not mean that you can feed your cat pumpkin bluff and continuously. Cats who eat a lot of pumpkin have stomach upset, even diarrhea.

Sen should not consider pumpkin as the main ingredient in the cat's diet, cats still need to be fully supplemented with nutrients, especially protein from meat and fish. 

When feeding your cat pumpkin, you should pay attention to how the cat's digestive system, the frequency of defecation and the texture of the stool. 

It is not necessary to use pumpkin as a vitamin supplement. Cats are usually not deficient in these vitamins if they have a well-balanced diet.

So the article has summarized the benefits of feeding pumpkins to cats, Sen can take notes to supplement delicious and nutritious food for his pet cats. Don't forget to follow Pety and discover interesting facts about the pet world!