What Can Cats Eat?
Ever wondered which foods are safe and healthy for cats? Explore our expert reviewed explainers on the types of foods that are safe for cats and which are not so safe.
![A woman eating peanut butter toast with her cat laying on the table]()
![Grey cat eats a strawberry]()
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Can Cats Eat Marshmallows?
These puffy delights are non-toxic to our puffy delights (aka cats) but that doesn’t mean they should have s’more (get it?).
![Woman Sitting On Couch Petting Cat, drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows.]()
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Can Cats Eat Corn?
A few kernels won’t hurt, but think twice before doling out a bowl of the stuff.
![an orange and brown cat nibbles corn on the cob]()
![Woman feeding her puffy cat at the table.]()
![a woman eats breakfast with pomegranate while her cat sits on her lap]()
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Are Pine Needles Toxic to My Cat?
Eating any part of the Christmas tree sounds gross. But here’s why your cat really shouldn’t.
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Are Poinsettias Toxic to My Cat?
Maybe skip this holiday decoration if you’ve got a cat in the house—here’s why.
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![Domestic Black Cat Begging for Tomatoes.]()
![A Birma Kat Smells Fresh Fish On A Board Ready To Be Cooked.]()
![Man feeding rice to cat with chopsticks at dinner table]()
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Can Cats Eat Catnip?
They’re definitely pulling for the answer to be an emphatic “yes,” but...not so fast.
![Cat laying on his side with catnip around him, on the kitchen table licking his lips.]()
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Can Cats Eat Watermelon and Watermelon Rind?
Yes, watermelon is a nutritious treat for cats.
![White kitten with tongue out next to slices of watermelon]()
![Woman with tattoos eating noodles on the couch with her cat]()
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You Should Not Invite Your Cat to Your Fancy Cheese Party
Save the charcuterie for the humans.
![Two grey cats eating swiss cheese off of slices of bread while sitting on a table]()
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Can Cats Eat Bananas?
Gwen Stefani taught us how to spell it, but can we feed it to our cats?
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![Cat eating from a plate of raspberries and blueberries]()
![A kitten sniffing a ripe half of an avocado in a bowl]()
![A gray Sphynx cat sniffing an apple slice held out by her owner while standing on a table next to a glass of wine]()
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Can Cats Eat Dog Food?
Dog food is safe for cats in small amounts, but it shouldn’t be their main course.
![Two grey cats eating dog food from a plate while a brown dog looks on with jealousy]()
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Can Cats Eat Bread?
Go ahead and give your carb-loving cat a few bites, but don’t hand over the bread basket.
