Cats can’t eat fairy floss. This type of candy (and most candy) is made of nothing but sugar or, at least, most of it is made of sugar. Cats aren’t used to sugar – and the amount of sugar a serving size of fairy floss has would cause lots of problems.
Domestic cats need lots of meat in their diet. The type of food cats love is savory like meat. So, most cats will stay clear from fairy floss. Some cats may find fairy floss interesting, and they may try to taste it out of curiosity.
Don’t let your cat get close to fairy floss, though. The amount of sugar that thing has is troubling for a human and borderline catastrophic for a cat.
Why is fairy floss bad for cats?
Fairy floss is made of sugar and artificial coloring. Neither of those two ingredients should be a part of a cat’s diet. Sugar is terrible for a cat and most artificial colorings haven’t been tested to determine whether they are healthy for cats or not.
When it comes to cats and fairy floss, there’s nothing to gain and everything to lose. A little bit of sugar can upset a cat’s stomach for a while. An entire fairy floss can cause more trouble than you’d think.
You may love fairy floss – but fairy floss doesn’t love cats.
Is cotton candy as bad as fairy floss is for cats?
Considering that cotton candy and fairy floss are the same thing, yes, they are both bad for cats. The only difference between either one of them is their name: the same candy is known as fairy floss in Australia, cotton candy in America, and fairy candy in England.
No matter where you are, candy cotton, fairy floss, or fairy candy is just as bad for cats as a pile of sugar is. All three names mean the same thing: caramelized sugar mixed with artificial coloring cooked a certain way. And all three names represent a bad thing for cats.
Do cats like fairy floss?
Cats can’t taste anything sweet, so there’s no reason to believe cats can taste fairy floss. Even though some cats may seem to like eating fairy floss, there’s no reason to believe they do it for the taste but its texture instead.
So, even if cats do not like fairy floss, you should pay attention to your cat if you bring some of it home. Your furry friend may try to reach for a bite – and that’s when your reflexes should be sharper than your cat’s.
What should I do if my cat eats fairy floss?
Depending on how much your cat has eaten, you might have to go to the vet. If it was a little piece, your cat will feel sick but nothing bad will happen. If it was more than a handful, go to the nearest vet and explain what happened.
When it comes to sugar, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Make sure you take your cat to the vet and explain what it ate and how much. The vet will know how to handle it the right way!