No, cats can't taste sweetness like humans do. They have taste receptors for sour, bitter, salty, umami, and possibly fat.
Cats lack the TAS1R2 gene, which is responsible for detecting sweetness in humans.
Cats can taste sour, bitter, salty, umami, and possibly fat. They also have a taste for something called ATP, which is a molecule that provides energy to cells.
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need to eat meat to survive.
Not necessarily. Cats may still enjoy the taste of sweet foods, even though they can't taste the sweetness.
Cats should eat a diet that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. This will help them stay healthy and avoid weight gain.