Babybel cheese is lactose-free, so unlike other cheeses, it won’t cause digestive issues in a cat. However, if your cat’s stomach isn’t used to this type of food, it could cause problems regardless. It’s safer not to take that chance.
Try feeding your cat a small amount of babybel cheese and seeing how it reacts over the course of a few days. Assuming nothing untoward occurs, it could be used occasionally as a reward.
Babybel cheese is a good option because it typically has few, if any, additives. Cheeses with added flavors or onions should be avoided.
Can cats eat babybel cheese wax casing?
Although it’s not recommended, a cat shouldn’t eat the wax coating on babybel cheese because it won’t hurt them. The wax will likely pass through your cat unaltered and out its digestive tract without causing any harm.
Should you now give your cat wax cartridges to chew on? Most likely not. Even if you put it on the floor, your cat will ignore it. Cats are known to experiment with new things on occasion, but eating wax is probably not one of them.
Your cat will likely make a mess with it regardless of whether you allow it to play with it or eat it.
Babybel cheese in its wax wrapping is best discarded rather than attempted to be repurposed. If your cat is looking for something to play with, toys are a much better option.
What kind of babybel cheese can cats eat?
Babybel cheeses come in a variety of flavors, and the ones with the fewest ingredients will be safe for your cat to eat. For instance, the traditional variety is generally safe, but those containing nuts or onions should be avoided.
The same criteria you use to select the best cat food also apply to selecting the best babybel cheese for your feline friend. Select items that do not contain dairy or any unnecessary additives. Consult your veterinarian if you need assistance deciding.
How much babybel cheese can cats eat?
Start your cat off slowly by giving it very small pieces of babybel cheese. Don’t do it again for a few days. Check out the feline’s reaction to the cheese. Once you’ve established that your cat is immune to the food, you can gradually increase the size of the pieces.
You should know that a cat’s appetite is much smaller than yours; a piece of babybel cheese that seems tiny to you is actually quite large to a cat.
Avoid making babybel cheese a regular part of your cat’s diet, and keep an eye on its weight gain whenever you give it a new treat. It’s time for a cull if your feline population has grown too large.
Conclusion
Babybel cheese does not contain lactose, so it is safe for cats to eat. Babybel cheese, especially flavored or onion-flavored varieties, can be harmful to cats, so be careful when selecting one for your pet.
Even though babybel cheese is lactose-free, I wouldn’t recommend feeding it to your cat because of the risk of gastrointestinal upset.