Many everyday human foods are dangerous for cats, even in small amounts. This category covers fruits and vegetables, proteins, dairy, spices and condiments, and beverages, flagging which are toxic, which require caution, and which are genuinely safe to share. Cats have a very different metabolism from dogs or humans, so a food considered harmless for people can cause serious internal damage in cats. Always check an item here before offering table scraps or a new treat.
Beverages
🔴 HIGH
Alcohol (Ethanol)
🔴 HIGH
Coffee and Tea (Caffeine)
🟢 LOW
Commercial Lactose-Reduced Cat Milk
🔴 HIGH
Energy Drinks
Cat Treats
🟢 LOW
Greenies Feline Dental Treats
🟢 LOW
Kit Cat Crunchy Treats
🟢 LOW
PureBites Freeze-Dried Treats
🟡 MEDIUM
Temptations Cat Treats
Dairy
Dry Cat Food
🟢 LOW
Acana (Dry)
🟡 MEDIUM
Go-Cat (Dry)
🟢 LOW
Gosbi Exclusive (Dry)
🟡 MEDIUM
Gosbi Professional (Dry)
🟢 LOW
Hill’s Science Diet (Dry)
🟢 LOW
Kit Cat (Dry)
🟡 MEDIUM
Nath
🟢 LOW
Purina Pro Plan
🟢 LOW
Royal Canin (Dry)
🟡 MEDIUM
Whiskas Dry
Fruits & Vegetables
🟡 MEDIUM
Avocado
🟢 LOW
Blueberries
🔴 HIGH
Chives
🔴 HIGH
Garlic
🔴 HIGH
Grapes and Raisins
🔴 HIGH
Leeks
🔴 HIGH
Onion (and onion powder)
🟢 LOW
Pumpkin (Plain, Cooked)
🟡 MEDIUM
Tomato
Proteins
🟡 MEDIUM
Canned Tuna (Human Grade)
🟢 LOW
Cooked Chicken (plain)
🟢 LOW
Cooked Salmon (Plain)
🟢 LOW
Eggs (Cooked)
🟡 MEDIUM
Macadamia Nuts
🟡 MEDIUM
Raw Fish (Large or Regular Amounts)