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Why do cats eat activated carbon?
Cats may eat activated carbon for the following reasons:

1. Activated carbon has good adsorption effect and can adsorb gas, liquid or solid substances, so it is widely used in environmental protection, water treatment, antivirus and other fields. Cats may adsorb toxins in their bodies after eating activated carbon, thus purifying their bodies.

2. Some cats have a natural tendency to eat activated carbon, which may be because activated carbon contains some nutrients or minerals that cats need.

3. In addition, if the cat is in a state of gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion and gastroenteritis, abnormal eating behavior may occur, including eating activated carbon.

It should be noted that activated carbon is not cat food. Excessive consumption may affect the health of cats. Therefore, if cats are found to have eaten activated carbon, measures should be taken in time, such as contacting veterinarians or pet doctors for consultation and treatment. At the same time, for families with cats, dangerous goods, food additives and other items that may cause harm to cats should be properly kept to avoid accidents.