Most cats are usually fussy eaters, but one named Mr. Lime recently went viral for snacking on a very unusual food, which has left internet users puzzled.
A video shared on TikTok in December under the username @cats_are_happy shows the orange feline chewing on a juicy celery stick, grabbing it with its paws and making crunchy noises as if really enjoying the vegetable. The clip was viewed by over 1.3 million users on the platform, and some had questions about the unconventional snack.
One user, Output Videos, asked: “Why does he eat vegetables?”
Tinalynn commented: “Not in a million years would my cat eat celery!!!!”
Canela added: “That cat eats healthier than me.” Newsweek reached out to @cats_are_happy for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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Cats, like all other felines, are known carnivores by nature, which means that they only rely on meat for a healthy diet. However, there are still some vegetables they can eat in addition to their meals, and may even have some benefits for them.
Celery, as well as peas, cauliflower, broccoli, pepper, cucumber and zucchini, are among the greens on the safe list. Celery in particular is a great source of antioxidants that fight bacteria, viruses, and inflammation.
Celery also contains multiple vitamins including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, and it is 95 percent made out of water, which can help digestive health and prevent constipation.
However, too much celery is not so good, so it is better to keep this snack occasional and in bite-sized pieces, and that is if your cat will agree to eat it.
An article by feline wellness website Catster, medically reviewed by Dr. Lauren Demos, says that among the fruits and vegetables that cats can eat are also spinach, green beans, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, and pumpkin.
Your cat’s diet should be made up at least 90 percent of a complete and balanced, high-quality food specifically made for their age range and weight, and only a maximum of 10 percent can be treats, the category into which celery falls, although less is better.
Cats cannot be vegan, Dr. Luqman Javed says in a Catster article, adding that felines who don’t eat meat will not absorb all the vitamins and minerals they need to thrive, and will eventually develop deficiencies that will lead to their death.
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A stock image shows an orange cat in the grass. A feline’s unusual snack has gone viral on social media, leaving internet users puzzled.
A stock image shows an orange cat in the grass. A feline’s unusual snack has gone viral on social media, leaving internet users puzzled.
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Cat Chewing on Unusual Snack Delights the Internet: ‘Healthier Than Me’
