At Simcoe Veterinary Hospital our staff are trained on creating Fear Free veterinary experiences for your pets! One way that we can help our pets to feel more comfortable during their visit is through the use of calming pheromones. We have bandanas to spray with Adaptil or Feliway available for all of our patients and you can take it home after your appointment!
Why Can't Cats Taste Sweet Things? Cats and humans differ anatomically in the number and type of taste buds they have. Most sources consider humans to have five or six taste bud types: sour, bitter, salty, umami (meatiness), and sweet (plus possibly fat). In total, we have about 9,000 taste buds. On the other hand, cats only have about 500 taste buds and lack the protein to appreciate sweets. It appears that they can taste all the other things that we can. The only difference is that sweet things taste different for them.
Why Can't Cats Taste Sweet Things? Cats and humans differ anatomically in the number and type of taste buds they have. Most sources consider humans to have five or six taste bud types: sour, bitter, salty, umami (meatiness), and sweet (plus possibly fat). In total, we have about 9,000 taste buds. On the other hand, cats only have about 500 taste buds and lack the protein to appreciate sweets. It appears that they can taste all the other things that we can. The only difference is that sweet things taste different for them.
