Cats shouldn’t eat fortune cookies, even though eating one doesn’t mean too much trouble. Cats have a hard time digesting grains and sugar; because of that, fortune cookies aren’t the best thing they can eat. You shouldn’t give your cat fortune cookies, but you shouldn’t worry if they ate one.
There are plenty of cat treats available for you to pick – and all of them are better options than fortune cookies. You may find them delicious (and, perhaps, you want to know about your cat’s fortune) but that doesn’t mean you should let your cat eat a fortune cookie.
If your cat happens to make its way into your bag and eats the fortune cookie sitting there, don’t panic. It won’t hurt – but make sure you keep it safe next time!
Do cats like fortune cookies?
Most cats like fortune cookies, even though they cannot taste most of it. Most fortune cookies are made with eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. All things considered, cats are probably attracted to the eggs and perhaps the vanilla flavor as well.
Even though your cat will meow for a piece of your fortune cookie, you shouldn’t appease its calling. Fortune cookies are not safe for cats and they can cause some trouble.
If your cat wants a cookie, you probably have one treat lying around there somewhere that won’t hurt your cat!
Can cats eat the paper inside the fortune cookie?
Your cat shouldn’t eat paper, even if it’s wrapped around a tasty fortune cookie. Even though that’s not supposed to happen, you shouldn’t worry too much about it if it does. Worst comes to worst, your cat will pass the paper sometime soon.
The fact is, cats cannot digest paper – but they can handle small amounts with no problem. The piece of paper inside fortune cookies is not considered large by any standard, so your cat won’t have any issues with it.
After a day or two, you’ll probably find that same piece of paper in your cat’s litter box. If you don’t find it there, don’t worry about it! Your cat probably passed it along with other waste.
Will a fortune cookie hurt my cat?
Worst-case scenario, your cat will experience an upset stomach and diarrhea. Eating a fortune cookie won’t harm your cat past that. After a day or two of discomfort, your cat will be as good as new.
As you probably know, fortune cookies aren’t necessarily bad – but they aren’t good either for your cat either. Your cat may experience some stomach issues after eating one, or it may experience nothing at all but the cookie’s delicious flavor. Either way, it’s not worth it to risk it; especially considering there are plenty of cat-friendly cookies out there.
If your cat ate a fortune cookie, there’s no need to take your cat to the vet. Make sure you keep an eye out for bad symptoms – and, if something happens, call the vet. If nothing happens after 24 to 36 hours, your cat is out of danger.