Is it safe for my cat to eat pistachios? What are the risks?

Hi. Poor Joey. Good news is they aren't toxic to him. The only concern would be if for some reason the shell gets stuck in the intestines and causes a block. Hopefully he chewed it well. Lol. A blockage is rare, but possible. Monitor closely for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, or decreased defecation. You would then want to see your veterinarian if you notice any of those right away. Good luck.

No, it's not recommended for dogs to eat pistachios. That's because they are very high in fat, and can cause GI upset and pancreatitis if too many are eaten. In addition, the shells cannot be digested and could potentially cause a blockage. If he just ate them within the past two hours, you can take Toga into the vet to induce vomiting to remove them from his stomach to be safe. If it's been longer than two hours, even though he only ate five of them, I would still monitor him for signs of obstruction and GI upset. Should he start vomiting, having diarrhea, or becomes lethargic or anorexic, then I would take him into the vet for an exam.

Pretzels do not have any toxic ingredients that are dangerous to cats, so they are not harmful, but some cats may have sensitive stomachs and any new/unusual foods may cause mild GI upset, so I recommend caution in offering new foods and only offering in small amounts. Pretzels do have a high salt content which is not ideal, so if you are looking for a treat for your kitty I would consider a commercially available treat or SMALL bits of tuna or other cooked lean meat.

The fruit of a cherry is considered safe for cats, but the cherry's leaves and roots are not so she should be ok. Monitor for abnormal signs, like vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy and have her examined by a vet if you notice anything.

Cherry seeds are known to contain cyanide, which can cause toxicity if enough are eaten and if the pit is broken when eaten. Cats normally would not chew the pit, so the poison would not be released in that case. Even if the pit was broken, this would not be enough to cause toxicity. She would have to have eaten five or more for it to cause a problem. The main concern with cyanide toxicity is a decrease in the ability for oxygen to get into the blood. If your cat happens (very unlikely) to show an increase in respiratory rate or forceful breathing, then a visit to the vet would be required. Otherwise, the kitty should be fine as it normally takes much more than this to cause a problem. I hope that helps and all is well.

Plain popcorn is fine for them to eat occasionally, but I would limit it to only a few (3-5)pieces at a time, because cats are designed to mostly eat animal - based food. I would also make sure that it doesn't contain too much salt.

Although not a recommended snack due to possible irritants and pesticides in both smoke and cottonseed products a one off episode is unlikely to cause anything other than mild intestinal upset. Try to avoid future access however and contact your vet if any unusual signs or symptoms develop