Pop tarts...and cats

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magerum
magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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Everyone knows I love Pop tarts and eat them (almost) daily. My cat has recently taken after my habit. I'm not sure if I should discourage such behavior or not? I don't want to be hypocritical, but I don't know if there's a possible issue with this? Do cats metabolize differently?
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  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
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    If that is your cat, yes, there is a problem.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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    If that is your cat, yes, there is a problem.

    Jabba (profile pic) isn't the Pop tart eater actually
    This one is:
    nyan-cat-pop-tart_zpsc7567ddf.jpg
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
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    My cat ate Pop-Tarts and coffee cake regularly and she died.*












    *At the ripe old age of 17 and a half.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 33,962 Member
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    Just don't let him get hold of the Garlic Parmesan Onion PopTarts. Onion and garlic are toxic to cats.
  • iecreamheadaches
    iecreamheadaches Posts: 441 Member
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    whats with all the cat posts today?! did I miss a memo or something LOL.
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
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    Just don't let him get hold of the Garlic Parmesan Onion PopTarts. Onion and garlic are toxic to cats.

    Or chocolate.

    wait, maybe thats dogs. I'm confused!
  • alphal0b0
    alphal0b0 Posts: 125 Member
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  • CLFrancois
    CLFrancois Posts: 472 Member
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    Chocolate is toxic for cats also. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theobromine_poisoning

    cats can develop wheat allergies.

    Halo- "Protein, not carbohydrates, should comprise the majority of every cat's diet, however, many cats appear to benefit from a small amount of carbohydrates in their diet." " These same grains often lead to blood sugar spikes and hormonal signals that have long-term detrimental effects on metabolism. Many feel the use of excess amounts of refined grains have contributed to the pet obesity epidemic in the United States. "

    as for the rest of the pop tart, as with people, moderation is key. ;)
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,462 Member
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    That cat does not look like it can do anything in moderation...
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
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    That cat does not look like it can do anything in moderation...

    YOLO




    or 9 times. Whatever.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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    That cat does not look like it can do anything in moderation...

    He moves in moderation, thank you very much! :angry:
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
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    I've always said Poptarts are not fit for human consumption. They should be fine for cats though.
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
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    What's his favorite kind?
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    whats with all the cat posts today?! did I miss a memo or something LOL.

    That's what happens when you miss staff meetings.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    I recommend only giving him the catnip flavor ones.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
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    The question is, after your cat starts eating daily poptarts, would your cat have more calories if you needed to consume him in a time of need?!
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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    What's his favorite kind?

    He's partial to Brown Sugar Cinnamon, frosted... which is good because if he was on my Red Velvet we'd have real problems.
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
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    I recommend only giving him the catnip flavor ones.

    OOooh, where can I get those? Amazon?
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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    Mine like the s'mores ones, with ice cream of course :laugh:

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