Can cats eat spinach?
Cats Protection lists spinach among the few vegetables you can feed your cat, if they’re keen. Battersea advises against spinach for cats with kidney or urinary problems – check with your vet first.
How to serve it: plain, wilted or raw, no salt, fat or sauce – just a small piece
Good to know: Cats don’t need vegetables (Cats Protection). Keep treats to 10–15% of daily calories at most (PDSA).
Questions
Can dogs eat spinach?
Yes, but only a little. AKC says dogs can eat spinach, but it’s high in oxalic acid, which blocks calcium absorption. Kidney damage would take very large amounts, yet AKC still advises only small amounts now and then.
Sources
- Cats Protection – Cats and human foods (spinach among vegetables you can feed)
- Battersea – Cat friendly recipes: egg cups treats (no spinach for cats with renal or urinary issues)
- PDSA – How to have a pet-friendly Christmas (plain boiled, wilted or raw spinach for dogs and cats)
- PDSA – The best diet for your cat
Last checked: October 2026