Can cats eat broccoli?
Cats can have broccoli only in very small amounts; PDSA says larger amounts can make them ill. Cats Protection, VCA and RSPCA list it as an occasional vegetable snack.
How to serve it: boiled or steamed, unseasoned, one small floret
Questions
Can dogs eat broccoli?
Yes, but only a little. AKC says broccoli is fine in small amounts as an occasional treat. The florets contain isothiocyanates that can irritate the stomach, and tough stalks have caused esophageal obstruction.
Sources
- PDSA – The best diet for your cat
- Cats Protection – Cats and human foods
- VCA Animal Hospitals – Feeding Mature, Senior, and Geriatric Cats
- RSPCA – How to keep your pets safe from Christmas dangers (pet-safe foods for cats and dogs)
- Cornell Feline Health Center – Feeding Your Cat
Last checked: October 2026