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Sent to Cat Experts August 09, 2004 12:15 p.m.

I recently saw a cat trainer on TV use baby food to train cats. I bought some for my cat (ingredients are meat such as turkey, chicken, beef or veal and meat broth and nothing else) and she loves it. It's Beech Nut brand. I've been giving her about a teaspoon a day. I've only been doing it for about a week now. But I'm worried. Is it OK?

She doesn't like any wet cat food and only eats Purina Deli Cat of the dry foods out there. AND she only eats the natural treats either!

HELP! Thanks so much.

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August 09, 2004 12:18 p.m. (2 minutes and 41 seconds later)

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Yes it fine to do that as long as her adult food is the bulk of her diet. Baby food is bland and nice for a treat but it won't have all the nutrients she needs so as long as its only once in a while there shouldn't be a problem with it. I would probably only give it once or twice a week though not every day so its more of a treat. What you don't want happening is her to stop eating her regular food and hold out for the good stuff, then there would be dietary problems.

Edited by ZooCVT on August 9 2004 at 12:20pm

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August 09, 2004 4:21 p.m. (4 hours and 2 minutes later)

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Greetings:

I would not feed your cat baby food on a regular basis - it should only be given to entice your cat to eat - such as when feeling ill - a little amount will not cause any harm.

Baby foods are unhealthy for cats because many of them contain onion powder (added as a flavor enhancer) that can lead to anemia. Onions can function as oxidants that damage the red blood cells of cats. The resulting breakdown of the red cells (called Heinz body anemia) can cause weakness, fever and loss of appetite. Check canned labels carefully.

ABQjournal: Onion Powder Not Part of a Healthy Cat's Diet

Please consult with your vet concerning proper nutritional care for your cat.

My very best to you and your cat.

Bright Blessings.

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Edited by TheMysticWave on August 9 2004 at 4:24pm

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