Human food cats can eat
All the human foods we cover for cats, sorted from safest to most dangerous.
- BlueberriesPlain berries only.Safe
- CucumbersPlain cucumber only.Safe
- EggsFully cooked egg only.Safe
- Green BeansPlain green beans only.Safe
- ShrimpCooked shrimp only.Safe
- StrawberriesPlain berries only.Safe
- TurkeyPlain cooked turkey can be a small treat.Safe
- ApplesApple flesh only.Caution
- AsparagusOffer sparingly, if at all. The edible spear is distinct from asparagus fern.Caution
- BananasPlain bananas can be an occasional small treat for a healthy cat. It should not replace complete pet food.Caution
- Bell PeppersPlain sweet bell pepper may be a small extra.Caution
- BlackberriesPlain berries only.Caution
- BreadPlain baked bread only; raw yeast dough is dangerous.Caution
- BroccoliPlain broccoli can be an occasional small treat for a healthy cat. It should not replace complete pet food.Caution
- CantaloupeMelon flesh only.Caution
- CarrotsPlain carrots may be an occasional small extra.Caution
- CeleryPlain celery may be an occasional small extra.Caution
- CheeseSome pets tolerate a little plain cheese; others develop digestive upset.Caution
- CoconutCoconut flesh and milk can cause digestive upset.Caution
- CornPlain cooked kernels only.Caution
- CranberriesUnsweetened berries only.Caution
- KiwiKiwi flesh only.Caution
- LettucePlain lettuce may be a small extra.Caution
- MangoFlesh only.Caution
- PeachesFresh flesh only.Caution
- PearsFlesh only.Caution
- PeasPlain peas only.Caution
- PineappleFresh flesh only.Caution
- PotatoesOnly plain cooked potato. Avoid raw, green or sprouted potatoes and plant parts.Caution
- PumpkinPlain cooked pumpkin only.Caution
- RaspberriesPlain berries only.Caution
- RicePlain cooked rice is an occasional extra, not a complete diet.Caution
- Sweet PotatoesPlain cooked sweet potato only.Caution
- TomatoesRipe flesh only; avoid green tomatoes, stems and leaves.Caution
- TunaTuna should be an occasional extra, not a replacement for complete pet food.Caution
- WatermelonPlain watermelon can be an occasional small treat for a healthy cat. It should not replace complete pet food.Caution
- AlmondsSkip whole nuts as treats.Avoid
- AvocadoAvocado is not a recommended treat. The pit and other plant parts pose additional risks.Avoid
- BaconSkip fatty, salty bacon as a treat.Avoid
- CashewsDogs may tolerate a little plain cashew; cats should skip nuts.Avoid
- CherriesSkip whole cherries. Seeds, stems and leaves contain cyanogenic compounds.Avoid
- CinnamonSkip cinnamon as a treat. Powder can irritate; concentrated oil poses greater risk.Avoid
- Cottage CheeseDairy tolerance varies. Cats should skip cottage cheese.Avoid
- HamProcessed ham can be salty or seasoned; choose a plain meat treat instead.Avoid
- HoneyHoney is mostly sugar, not an allergy remedy.Avoid
- Macadamia NutsMacadamia poisoning has been reported in dogs, not cats. This does not make mixed nuts or nut products a suitable cat treat.Avoid
- MarshmallowsSugary sweets are not appropriate regular treats.Avoid
- MilkMilk can cause digestive upset; water is the everyday drink.Avoid
- MushroomsNever offer unidentified mushrooms. Some wild species cause severe poisoning; identification needs an expert.Avoid
- OrangesDogs may have a little flesh; cats should skip citrus. Keep peel and oils away.Avoid
- Peanut ButterHigh-fat spread; check ingredients before offering any to a dog. Cats should skip it.Avoid
- PeanutsDogs may tolerate plain peanuts; cats should skip them.Avoid
- PicklesSkip pickles: recipes can contain excess salt, garlic or onion.Avoid
- PistachiosSkip nuts as treats; shells and mould add risks.Avoid
- PopcornPlain air-popped popcorn is not a necessary treat.Avoid
- WalnutsSkip nuts as treats; shells and mould add risks.Avoid
- XylitolCats do not share the documented canine risk of low blood sugar or liver injury from xylitol. Do not offer sweetened products; other ingredients may be harmful.Avoid
- YogurtDogs that tolerate dairy may have plain yogurt. Cats should skip it.Avoid
- AlcoholDo not give alcohol. Exposure can cause serious poisoning.Toxic
- CaffeineDo not give coffee or other caffeine products. They can cause poisoning.Toxic
- ChocolateDo not feed chocolate. Its caffeine and theobromine can cause poisoning; risk depends on the product and amount.Toxic
- GarlicDo not feed garlic. It can damage red blood cells in dogs and cats.Toxic
- Grapes & RaisinsDo not feed grapes or raisins. Kidney injury is documented especially in dogs; cat evidence is more limited.Toxic
- OnionsDo not feed onions. They can damage red blood cells in dogs and cats.Toxic
- Raw Yeast DoughDo not feed raw yeast dough. It can expand in the stomach and produce alcohol.Toxic
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