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Can Cats Eat Durian?

Durian is one of the most popular fruits in Asia, known for its distinctive taste and pungent smell. It’s also relatively high in calories, fat, and protein – all great things for humans to eat. But can cats eat durian too?

The short answer is no, cats should not be eating durian. While durians are not toxic to cats, there are a few reasons why it’s best to avoid giving this fruit to your furry friend.

Nutritional Benefits of Durian

Durians contain a variety of essential vitamins and minerals that make them beneficial for human consumption. They provide vitamin C, B complex vitamins (B1-B6), magnesium, potassium and iron. Plus they have dietary fiber which helps with digestion as well as healthy fats like oleic acid and linoleic acid which help maintain skin health and coat shine in humans but do not have any direct benefit towards animals.

Potential Health Risks

Though durians aren’t toxic or dangerous when ingested by cats; their gastrointestinal system might struggle with digesting something so new and foreign – even if the ingredients themselves aren’t inherently bad for them! The high levels of sugar found in the pulp may cause an upset stomach or diarrhea. Additionally because of their thick rinds filled with spines they can be difficult for cats to chew on making it more likely that they will choke on pieces while trying to consume them – this could lead to serious complications such as internal damage or blockages needing medical attention right away!

Conclusion

In conclusion while there’s nothing wrong with letting your cat sniff the sweet aroma coming from a ripe durian fruit; it is better off avoiding offering any part of this exotic treat due both potential digestive problems associated with its sugary contents as well as physical dangers from sharp edges which could harm kitty if swallowed entire without proper chewing beforehand!