{"id":438345,"date":"2023-11-15T12:42:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T17:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=438345"},"modified":"2024-09-11T03:07:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T07:07:37","slug":"can-cats-eat-horseradish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/nutrition\/can-cats-eat-horseradish\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cats Eat Horseradish? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While we pet parents may want to let our cats eat everything that we do, it\u2019s just not feasible or even safe for our feline friends. So, when it comes to whether we should allow cats to eat horseradish, the answer is ideally not.<\/p>\n<p>Horseradish comes from the\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Brassicaceae<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">family, which includes cabbage and broccoli, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">among other vegetables. While we humans may benefit from eating these plants, <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">despite not being toxic,<\/strong> <strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">horseradish isn\u2019t the best snack option for your cat.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cats-2-1.png\" alt=\"3 cat face divider\" width=\"1200\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Is Horseradish Toxic to Cats?<\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is that horseradish isn\u2019t necessarily toxic to your cat, but it\u2019s not good for them either. The ASPCA doesn\u2019t list this in its list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/cats-plant-list\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">known toxins<\/a> as poisonous to cats, but it can make them sick, and it also makes their breath smell horrible.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25533\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Long-haired-cat-eating-food-from-a-cat-bowl_Seattle-Cat-Photo_Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"cat eating food\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit by: Seattle Cat Photo, Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Are the Signs of Horseradish Ingestion?<\/h2>\n<p>If your pet gets into some of the horseradish in your kitchen, there will be a few clinical signs for you to watch out for at home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-ban\" style=\"color:#bf000a\"><\/i> Excessive drooling<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-ban\" style=\"color:#bf000a\"><\/i> Foul breath<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-ban\" style=\"color:#bf000a\"><\/i> Stomach upset<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-ban\" style=\"color:#bf000a\"><\/i> Vomiting<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-ban\" style=\"color:#bf000a\"><\/i> Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-ban\" style=\"color:#bf000a\"><\/i> Irritation of the mouth and throat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>These are the signs that your cat might exhibit if they managed to sneak a bit of your roast beef sandwich with horseradish sauce on it. While not toxic to your furry friend, you need to keep an eye on the cat should you notice any of the aforementioned problems, and if they get worse with time, make an appointment with your vet to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_570873\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-570873\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-570873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cat-vomiting_Tunatura-Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"cat-vomiting\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cat-vomiting_Tunatura-Shutterstock.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cat-vomiting_Tunatura-Shutterstock-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cat-vomiting_Tunatura-Shutterstock-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cat-vomiting_Tunatura-Shutterstock-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cat-vomiting_Tunatura-Shutterstock-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-570873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Tunatura, Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Can Horseradish Kill Your Cat?<\/h2>\n<p>While the ASPCA doesn\u2019t list horseradish on its poisons list for cats, some experts say that the plant and leaves are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cathelp-online.com\/emergency\/poisonplants.php\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">toxic to cats<\/a>. Given the lack of consensus and known anecdotes of cats developing issues post-horseradish ingestion, even if it won&#8217;t kill your cat, it is best to err on the side of caution and prevent your pet from eating it.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do If Your Cat Eats Horseradish<\/h2>\n<p>As any pet parent would be, you\u2019re probably concerned about what to do if your cat eats the horseradish in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing to do is keep a close eye on your cat. Some mild signs that could occur are sneezing, itchiness, and hives if your cat happens to be allergic to the horseradish. If they have difficulty breathing, it\u2019s imperative that you get your cat to a vet right away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_641797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-641797\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-641797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cat-examined-by-Vets_Kzenon_Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"cat examined by Vets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cat-examined-by-Vets_Kzenon_Shutterstock.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cat-examined-by-Vets_Kzenon_Shutterstock-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cat-examined-by-Vets_Kzenon_Shutterstock-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cat-examined-by-Vets_Kzenon_Shutterstock-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cat-examined-by-Vets_Kzenon_Shutterstock-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-641797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Kzenon, Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Should a Cat\u2019s Typical Diet Be?<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you need to know about your cat is that they&#8217;re a carnivore. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/guides\/can-cats-eat-mice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Cats are hunters<\/a>, and they need meat in the form of protein in their diets to be healthy, happy, and loving.<\/p>\n<p>It is harder for cats to digest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/guides\/what-does-it-mean-that-cats-are-obligate-carnivores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">anything that isn\u2019t meat<\/a>, including vegetables, fruits, and of course, horseradish. While humans benefit from eating horseradish, those same benefits don\u2019t necessarily apply to our cats.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to feed your domesticated cat a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/nutrition\/best-high-protein-cat-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">diet rich in protein<\/a> in the form of commercial food that contains all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals the cat needs to be healthy. Horseradish is nowhere in those ingredients.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27437\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cat-eating-food-at-home_Africa-Studio_Shuttersrtock.jpg\" alt=\"cat eating food at home\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit by: Africa Studio, Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cats-3-1.png\" alt=\"yarn ball divider\" width=\"916\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>While horseradish won\u2019t kill your cat and is not considered to be toxic by some experts, it\u2019s best just to keep the horseradish away from your cat to be extra safe!<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"> <div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Sources<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cathelp-online.com\/emergency\/poisonplants.php\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Plants Poisonous to Cats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/cats-plant-list\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List-Cats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepper.com\/can-cats-eat-horseradish\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Can Cats Eat Horseradish?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\u00a0<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we pet parents may want to let our cats eat everything that we do, it\u2019s just not feasible or even safe for our feline friends. So, when it comes to whether we should allow cats to eat horseradish, the answer is ideally not. Horseradish comes from the\u00a0Brassicaceae\u00a0family, which includes cabbage and broccoli, among other [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3849,"featured_media":650535,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[442],"tags":[398,402],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can Cats Eat Horseradish? 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