Plain green beans are non-toxic to cats and low in calories. Some veterinarians use them as a filler in supervised weight-loss plans, but they should be cooked, soft, and without added salt.
VCA advises that treats, snacks and people foods together stay within 10% of a cat's daily calories, with the rest from a complete and balanced cat food. No source we checked gives an amount for this specific food, so ask your veterinarian about your own cat.
Trim and wash fresh beans, thaw frozen ones, or use unsalted canned beans — but avoid seasoning entirely, especially onion, garlic, leek, shallot, or chive, all of which are toxic to cats. Kittens under six months are generally better off skipping green beans.
Some veterinarians suggest a small amount of plain green bean as a low-calorie filler within a supervised plan, but weight loss in cats should be guided by a veterinarian rather than done through food swaps alone.
They are tough, so cooked and softened beans, chopped into small pieces, are easier to eat and digest.
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