I feed my cat baby food containing sweet potatoe is that ok for him?

Answers:
It's fine if given in moderation.

Here is my reply to a cat diet related question:


Most commercial pet food (regardless of whether it's generic, grocery, or premium) is full of corn, which is of no nutritional value to cats and loaded with carbohydrates. (A veterinarian may tell you differently in an effort to persuade you to purchase food.) Overloading a cat on carbs will fatten him/her up just as it will a human. And some experts agree that too many carbohydrates can lead to a UTI.

This is what I recommend:

25-50% of your kitty's diet should consist of meat. The bigger your kitty, the more meat he should eat. I suggest boiling boneless chicken until it's cooked medium (pink). Serve the broth to kitty as well. Many cats do well on raw meats, but don't switch kitty to raw immediately. If you do it, it should be done gradually. (Don't feed kitty tuna or liver. Tuna can cause steatitis (yellow fat disease), and liver can cause vitamin A toxicosis. And large amounts of fat can cause pancreatitis, so go easy on the fat.)

Commercial foods should consist of no more than 25% of kitty's diet. A superior diet doesn't include ANY commercial food, but we all know that sometimes we're in a pinch for time and sometimes need something quick to toss in kitty's bowl.
This is okay as long as commercial foods are kept to a minimum. When buying commercial foods, check the ingredients. Don't buy anything that lists corn as the first ingredient. This always means that corn is the primary ingredient. Look for foods that list meat or poultry as the first ingredient.

Leave grains out if at all possible, with the exception of white rice. White rice can help with digestive problems, but use it sparingly. Veggies should be routinely added to kitty's diet. Of the veggies, include broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, and peas. But be sure to shred/chop and cook.
It's not necessary to feed all of the above veggies every day. You can feed one or two one day, one or two the next, and so on.

I usually tell people to avoid dairy products since cats are lactose intollerant, but occasionally feeding yogurt and cottage cheese (very sparingly) won't hurt and can sometimes help with an upset tummy.

And, while it's best to avoid feeding too many carbohydrates, cooked and mashed sweet potato occasionally fed in small portions is okay if your kitty likes it.

Eggs are a great source of protein and can be fed cooked or raw, but try not to feed eggs more than twice per week (especially if fed raw).

But remember, sudden changes in diet can cause any number of problems. So "ween" kitty onto his new diet by mixing the ''new'' food with the food he is accustomed to and gradually increasing the amount of ''new'' food, and decreasing the amount of ''old'' food, with time as you notice positive changes.

Some people will say that bones are necessary for calcium and will add that cats have always eaten them. Firstly, broccoli and green leafy veggies, for example, are good calcium sources. Secondly, no one can state with authority that no cat is ever harmed by a bone splinter. It can, and does, happen. I realize that cats eat bones in the wild, but it's better to be safe than sorry in my opinion.

Others will say that a cat should be fed a diet consisting completely of meat. But remember my explanation above for why this is a bad idea.

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why don't you just feed him normal cat food? You know that's safe

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Why do you do that? Cats need CAT food, not human food. Human food is not good for cats.

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No they arent allowed to have any sweets it will give them worms.

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Only if you burp him after wards

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Is that ALL you feed him?

Cats are Obligate Carnivores-- they NEED to eat meat-- please get him a good wet cat food -- even Fancy Feast is good!!

THEN you can give him the sweet potato baby food once in a while--it will NOT hurt him- as long as he is eating REAL catfood! %26lt;:-)

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Cats have a sense of smell 14 times better than humans'. If your cat doesnt fancy it he wont eat it.

Yes, cats need the vitamins from a proper 'cat food' diet, but plenty will still go out and raid bins or steal the leftover chinese takeaway.

If he wants it, let him have it, but as a treat and not as a regular thing. Besides, if you have a baby in the house, the cat could start thinking the small person has stolen his cat dinner - you dont want the cat jumping up to claim the bowl when you are trying to feed your baby!

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Not so good for him. Cats are Carnivoires they need to eat a meat diet not sweet potatos. Best bet is to stick to some well balanced dry cat food. Wet cat food is not good for them! Good Luck

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Yes. Sweet potato is a carbohydrate source, is not only a good source of natural energy but it supplies important nutrients and is a natural source of dietary fiber for your cat.

Of course, I would also keep a free-feed bowl of a good dry food (with meat in it) available also for a well-rounded diet.

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Sweet potato is good for cats.. you can experiment with cat food as long as you dont give them raw meat, Raw egg and too much salt.. you can just type home made cat food recipies in google and you will get a lot of info from experts.

cheers :)

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you should feed your cat,cat food. Not baby food.

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There is not what a cat needs in baby food. In the end he will get very sick. He needs cat food.

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Um...no. Feed your cat cat food only. Human food is bad for them, especially if it is the main part of their diet.

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the lack of taurine in a vegetable diet can lead to blindness!!
there is nothing cute in feeding him baby food.
Do the best for him and feed him cat food "kitten food"
there are many to choose from...if he likes the texture chose canned kitten food.it contains what kittens need.

And you will have a happy and "healthy" kitty.

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DO NOT give anything other than cat food! "People" food and milk are not good for cats! I have a friend who is a vet and she hates to hear when people are giving their cats "people" food!