{"id":2125,"date":"2022-06-18T09:18:39","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T09:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/micatguide.com\/?p=2125"},"modified":"2022-07-06T04:27:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T04:27:01","slug":"can-cats-eat-fig-newtons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micatguide.com\/can-cats-eat-fig-newtons\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cats Eat Fig Newtons? (Yes & Possible Health Risks)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last night an interesting thing happened! My wife was coming down to the kitchen and hear our cat Snickers crunching on something. It was dark so she couldn’t see what it was, but she knew it wasn’t his normal food.<\/p>\n

So she turned on the light to find him eating a fig newton! We had no idea that cats could eat fig newtons, but after doing some research we found our answer!<\/p>\n

Yes, cats can eat<\/a> Fig Newtons but only in small amounts. The main ingredient in Fig Newtons is actually wheat flour so it’s not the healthiest treat for them<\/a>. Cats usually like the sweetness of the fig filling, but too much sugar can lead to weight gain and other health problems. <\/strong><\/p>\n

So if you want to give your cat<\/a> a Fig Newton, just give them a small piece or two as a treat. And make sure they have plenty of fresh water available to wash it down!<\/p>\n

What are Fig Newtons and What’s in Them?<\/h2>\n

I know you already know what Fig Newtons are, but I’ll give a brief overview for the people who don’t.<\/p>\n

Named after the town of Newton, Massachusetts, Fig Newtons have been a favorite American cookie for over a century. The first batch of Fig Newtons was baked in 1891 by the Pearl Bakery, and the cookies soon became a national sensation.<\/p>\n

Today, Fig Newtons<\/a> are made by Nabisco, and they remain one of the most popular cookies on the market. So what exactly are Fig Newtons?<\/p>\n