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Can cats eat it?
Six foods people ask about most. Two are toxic, two are best avoided, and two can be a small treat. Every answer comes from veterinary publishers, two at least.
Can my cat eat this?
| Chocolate | No. Toxic to cats. |
|---|---|
| Grapes or raisins | No. Can be toxic to cats. |
| Eggs | Not raw. Raw eggs can carry Salmonella. |
| Cheese | Better not. Dairy can upset a cat's stomach. |
| Banana | A small piece, now and then. On veterinary treat lists. |
| Blueberries | A few, now and then. On veterinary treat lists. |
Ate something toxic? Call your vet now. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435.
The rule behind the answers
A cat needs a complete cat food first. Anything else, from a cat treat to a piece of banana, is extra, and the extras together should stay small next to the bowl. When a food is not on this page, do not guess: ask your vet before you share it.
If your cat already ate it
- Call your vet, or an emergency clinic if yours is closed.
- Do not try to make your cat vomit at home.
- Have the package with you: the vet will ask what and how much.
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Good to know
- Raw egg is not advised for cats: raw eggs can carry bacteria such as Salmonella.1,2,3
- Cheese is dairy, and dairy can cause diarrhea or other stomach upset in cats.1,4
- Chocolate is toxic to cats.5,6,7
- Grapes and raisins can be toxic to cats: do not feed them.7,8,9
- Banana and blueberries are on veterinary lists of fruit treats a cat can have in small amounts.9,10,11
- Treats, human food included, should stay at or under 10 percent of what a cat eats in a day.9,12,13
- If your cat eats something toxic, call your vet right away, and do not make it vomit at home unless a vet tells you to.5,7
- The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center answers at (888) 426-4435.1,6
How we checked this page
Checked on October 20, 2026. We kept a fact only when two independent publishers agree, and each one is numbered to its sources below. Where sources give different numbers, we keep only what they share. We never write a price. This page was written with an AI assistant and checked against the sources below.
Sources
- People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets, ASPCA
- Raw or undercooked animal-source protein in cat and dog diets, AVMA
- Can Cats Eat Eggs? (Dalal Hares, DVM), PetMD
- Can Cats Eat Cheese? (Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM), PetMD
- Signs of Chocolate Poisoning in Cats, Pet Poison Helpline
- Delicious but dangerous: Chocolatey facts every cat owner should know, VCA Animal Hospitals
- Common Cat Hazards, Cornell Feline Health Center
- What Fruits Can Cats Eat? (Teresa Manucy, DVM), PetMD
- Healthy Human Food Treats For Pets, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
- Can Cats Eat Bananas? (Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM), PetMD
- Can Cats Eat Blueberries? (Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM), PetMD
- Cat Treats, VCA Animal Hospitals
- General Cat Care, ASPCA