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Fruits and vegetables cats can and can’t eat

Cats can eat pumpkin, sweet potatoes, watermelon, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, apples, mango, cranberries, pineapple, broccoli and cucumber as an occasional treat, served plain and in small pieces.

Cats can have avocado, corn, carrots, tomatoes and oranges only as a tiny, plain taste, and only rarely.

Cats should never eat onions, grapes and garlic, which can be toxic to them.

Cats are obligate carnivores, so fruit and vegetables are optional treats rather than a needed part of their diet.

Every fruit and vegetable below links to its own page with the reasons, the risks and safe handling guidance. Pages for foods cats can eat also explain sensible portions; foods cats must avoid focus on prevention and what to do after accidental eating. The verdicts follow the same rules as the rest of our cat food pages.

Shelters, clinics and teachers are welcome to print and hand out this list.

Yes Fruits and vegetables cats can eat (12)

With care Share only with care (5)

No Fruits and vegetables cats should never eat (3)

Rules for sharing fruit or vegetables with your cat

  • Cats are obligate carnivores and get everything they need from a complete cat food and fresh water. Fruit and vegetables are extras, not something a cat needs.
  • Wash the food and remove seeds, pits, cores, stems and peel, then cut it into small pieces a cat can swallow safely.
  • Serve it plain. Pumpkin and sweet potato should be cooked, and butter, sugar, salt and spices should be left out.
  • Onions, garlic, leeks and chives can damage a cat’s red blood cells in any form. Check soups, sauces and baby food for onion or garlic powder.
  • Keep grapes and raisins, including raisins in baked goods and trail mix, out of your cat’s reach.
  • Offer a small piece the first time. Too much at once can cause vomiting or diarrhea.
If your cat has eaten something toxic, contact your veterinarian, an emergency animal hospital or an animal poison control service right away, even if your cat seems fine. Do not try to make your cat vomit at home.

Sources

  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets.
  • Cornell Feline Health Center. Feeding Your Cat.

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