Stinky Jarvik Gil
Over a number of years, we have had cats that were crazy for peanut butter, canned sweet peas, sliced cantaloupe, bits of pears, and vanilla pudding, so this one is really not much of a surprise but, still, persimmons?!?Every time I have one, Stinky comes over and wants some, and he will not stop bugging me until I give him some of my persimmon. Same happens with fresh cantaloupe and cooked shrimp; Stinker will just appear out of nowhere and meows until he gets some.
Wikipedia says:
Cantaloupes are a source of polyphenol antioxidants, chemicals which are known to provide certain health benefits to the cardiovascular system and immune system. These chemicals are known to regulate the formation of nitric oxide, a key chemical in promoting health of the endothelium and prevention of heart attacks. Cantaloupes also are an excellent source of vitamin C.
The fruits of some persimmon varieties contain the tannins catechin and gallocatechin,[9] as well as the candidate anti-tumor compounds betulinic acid and shibuol.
So, there you have it. If you thought cats are dumb, the above will set you straight. With so many health benefits, cantaloupe and persimmon have been my favorites for decades, and our cat seems to know what's "good for him", too. That's one smart pussy!
