Do Cats Really Need Meat in Their Diet?

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Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their diet must primarily consist of meat to meet their nutritional needs. Observations from pet owners indicate that while some cats may initially reject certain meats, they often consume them when hungry. For instance, a cat named Mama Kitty initially refused chicken but later ate it, demonstrating instinctual dietary preferences. Additionally, a cat named BC showed disinterest in smoked honey ham, suggesting that not all meats are equally appealing to cats.

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And if they do does that make them maneaters? Carniforous, vegetarians, and if eating animals makes a persona cannibals - what then?
 
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Mama Kitty (wild cat) when fed chicken spat it out and meowed with an "evil i" stare =NO! Then she ate it. Her first instinct was true.

BC was very hungry this morning. I ran out of dry food, so I fed him smoked honey ham or something. I don't thik he really liked it. Why? He didn't eat it all, but he ate some of what was served.

Later observation - BC in the backseat. Weird. Cats do not drive, maybe wild ones do. Maybe.
 

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