Can cats eat oranges without experiencing any side effects?

If your cat likes oranges, it is a very strange cat indeed. Most cats find the smell of oranges disgusting and will pull away if you show them a freshly-peeled orange or bit of orange peel. But no, oranges won't hurt your cat. read more

Most cats find the smell of oranges disgusting and will pull away if you show them a freshly-peeled orange or bit of orange peel. But no, oranges won’t hurt your cat. They’re not very nutritious to the cat—cats are obligate carnivores and their systems are designed to digest meat—but they’ll pass through quite harmlessly. read more

Cats do not feel the need to eat oranges for a variety of reasons. Cats are meat eaters and do not wish to hunt fruit. In the event a cat likes fruit and wishes to eat an orange, the orange in a tree, has a skin, and is tough to peel. A cat will not be able to eat an orange on its own, thereby making the orange an unappealing food for the cat to enjoy. read more

While eating oranges will not likely result in immediate kidney failure or any life-threatening symptoms, they can cause a whole host of unpleasant side effects. Most cats who eat oranges will experience vomiting and diarrhea. read more