can cats have sausage

Cats can eat sausage in very small amounts, but it is generally not recommended to give it to them regularly. Sausages contain high levels of fat, salt, spices, and preservatives such as nitrates and nitrites, which can be harmful to cats. Ingredients like garlic and onion in sausages are toxic to cats, and fatty foods can cause obesity or pancreatitis. Raw or improperly cooked sausage may also harbor harmful bacteria like Salmonella. If sausage is given at all, it should be a small, fully cooked piece without the casing and should not replace a cat's balanced diet. Sausage made specifically for cats without harmful additives is a safer occasional treat.