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What happens if a cat eats spoiled wet food?

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If your cat eats rotten wet food, it will become unwell rapidly, usually within one hour. Vomiting, tremors, agitation and hyperactivity, a high body temperature, and panting are all common symptoms. Convulsions may occur in extreme situations. It's not unusual to find spoiled canned cat food.


Can cats get sick from old wet food?

Even if your cat prefers to eat their food in a few sittings, don't be tempted to leave wet food out all day, as this increases the risk of disease-causing bacteria developing. After a maximum of four hours, throw out the old food and wash the bowl properly with soap and water before refilling with fresh food.

What happens if cat eats expired wet food?

It's okay for cats to eat expired canned cat food if the product passed its due date recently. ... The nutritional quality reduces and your cat will be at risk of contracting illnesses, such as diarrhea, nausea, and gastrointestinal upset.

How do you know if wet cat food is bad?

Some other ways to tell are a noticeable sour or rotten smell, growth of mold or bugs, if the food has been exposed to moisture or humidity, or if your pet shows signs of discomfort or illness after eating the food. You must not serve any canned cat food that's past its expiry date, whether it's spoiled or not.

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