Cats cannot eat oranges. Cats are very sensitive to the smell of citrus and will generally stay away from them if they smell this smell. Oranges and oranges are acidic foods that can irritate a cat’s gastrointestinal tract. They are also rich in essential oils. Cats eating too much of them may cause poisoning.
The dangers of cats eating oranges
1. Oranges are acidic fruits. If eaten by cats, they will irritate their gastrointestinal tract and cause vomiting, diarrhea, etc. So you can't feed it.
2. Cats hate the smell of oranges very much. The smell of oranges can also irritate the cat’s respiratory tract. It also makes the cat sneeze, especially when peeling oranges, the cat will be particularly sensitive.
3. Acidic citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, tangerines, etc., contain citrus oil and psoralen. Ingesting a small amount can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in cats. Large amounts can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and central nervous system depression. If a cat is exposed to or consumes citrus oil for a long time, it may cause cell necrosis and vomiting. It is best not to give your cat any citrus fruits easily.
