Can cats eat Hot Pepper?
Best limited
Keep it rare and very small.
Avoid feeding hot peppers. Capsaicin can irritate the mouth and stomach, and spicy foods often include other unsafe ingredients.
Before you feed it
- Do not intentionally feed spicy peppers
- Can cause oral and digestive irritation
- Spicy prepared foods may contain onion, garlic, or excess salt
How much is safe
Do not intentionally feed
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This is general information, not veterinary advice. Always check with your vet about your pet's diet.