What Can Cats Eat?

Your cat’s diet is really important. Making sure they have the right balance of proteins and nutrients through your choice of cat food is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and it’s a conversation you should have early with your breeder and veterinarian when deciding what needs your kitty has.

But what about the occasional treat, or foods that you’re eating that you either might want to share with your cat willingly, or that may drop to the floor and get pounced on before you’ve had time to clean it up? Are any of those foods dangerous to your cat, or likely to cause health problems? What can cats eat?

While I’ve covered a couple of foods like pistachios and popcorn in a little more detail previously, I wanted to run through some of the other foods your cat might get their paws on, or that you might be tempted to share with them, and let you know whether they are generally safe for cats or not.

BUT! This is not medical advice, and every cat is different.

While I can tell you the broad nutritional value and toxicity of products to most cats, I don’t know whether your cat is allergic to a particular food or whether their own digestive system might react to something differently.

You should always ask your regular veterinarian before you start sharing food with your kitty, to make sure it won’t cause any problems.

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