Skip to content

What can cats eat?

What’s fine in small amounts, what doesn’t belong in the bowl and what’s toxic. Every answer has a source, and treats come with the right amount.

Toxic

Even small amounts can be dangerous. If your pet ate some, call your vet or an emergency clinic right away.

Life-threatening

Not a poison, but deadly. If your pet ate some, call your vet right away.

Better not

Not toxic, but it doesn’t belong in the bowl.

Only a little

Only a little, and prepared the right way.

Yes, in small amounts

Fine as a small extra. All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories.

Questions

Which foods are toxic to cats?

For example lilies, onions, garlic, chocolate, grapes, raisins, coffee and alcohol. If your cat ate some, call your vet or an emergency vet clinic right away.

How many treats can my cat have a day?

All treats together: at most 10% of daily calories. The rest comes from the main food. Each page shows how much that is in grams and ounces.

What do I do if my cat ate something toxic?

Call your vet or an emergency vet clinic right away, even if your cat seems fine. Don’t make your cat vomit unless a vet tells you to.