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Hi Melanie,

I have heard the same thing. I do know that the lady who wrote this article is a veterinarian, though, so perhaps based on the other quantities when it is all mixed up it is a small dose? It's always best to proceed with caution, though. I probably would just leave this out of the recipe, if I had concerns over it. At the very least, always double check with your vet.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

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Your recipe sounds good but garlic is not good for kitties. Although it is not known specifically what kind of dosage causes problems, it is known that gastrointestinal issues and red blood cell damage can occur as a result of cats eating garlic. An occasional low dose, such as that in most commercial pet foods and treats, may not cause a problem, but because of the risk, it is generally recommended that you avoid products that contain more concentrated amounts of garlic, such as the quantities suggested in this recipe.

-- Contributed by: Melanie

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Hi Holly,

It is true that pine and cedar are toxic. Most experts think it is the oils in these plants that are toxic to cats and recommend not using Pine-Sol as a cleaner, in case the cat licks the floor.

Pine scented litter probably does not use pine oils, although I'd have to check the ingredient list to be absolutely certain.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

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thank you for the foods to avoid list. i am glad to know about pork being toxic to my kitty. so many of the kitten foods use it as an ingredient. most of the natural ones do not. (i began this search of no pork cat foods, for religious reasons) also, speaking of toxic items for cats, i read that pine is toxic for cats, is this true? i see pine scented litter and pine bits and just wondered...

-- Contributed by: Holly
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