Sesame Seeds

Cats handle fat poorly and sesame is about 50% fat, so even a pinch can cause vomiting, loose stools and possibly pancreatitis; whole seeds pass undigested, and **sesame is a common cat allergen as well**.

Vomiting, loose stools or diarrhoea, poor appetite, lethargy; allergy shows as itching around the face or ears, reddened skin and vomiting.

Stop feeding and monitor; **contact a vet immediately** for persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy or allergy signs, and never induce vomiting at home.

At most a rare pinch of **freshly ground** sesame (under a quarter teaspoon), never in place of the main diet; plain unsweetened, unsalted tahini only in tiny amounts, and discard ground sesame once it smells rancid.

Sesame is about 50% fat, so generous amounts easily cause vomiting and diarrhoea and may trigger pancreatitis; **whole seeds pass through almost undigested**, while ground seed is better used but also turns rancid quickly.

Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, poor appetite, lethargy; repeated vomiting or severe abdominal pain points to pancreatitis and needs urgent care, and allergy can bring facial itching, hives and vomiting.

A taste of plain unsalted sesame usually needs monitoring only; **contact a vet immediately** for persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, or itching and facial swelling, and never induce vomiting at home.

Keep it small and **freshly ground**, stored sealed and chilled; choose only plain, unsweetened, unsalted tahini and then only a little; **sesame is a common allergen**, so start small and watch for 24 hours, and skip sugar-coated or salted sesame.