https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/ Plain-English UK guidance on which foods, plants, medicines, and household items are safe or dangerous to cats — checked against current UK veterinary sources. en-GB Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Python + Jinja2 https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-onions/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-onions/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Onions are toxic to cats in any form — raw, cooked, fried, powdered, or dehydrated. They damage red blood cells and cause haemolytic anaemia. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-garlic/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-garlic/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Garlic is roughly five times more toxic to cats than onion, gram for gram. Even small amounts can damage red blood cells. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-chives/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-chives/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Chives are members of the onion family (Allium) and are toxic to cats — they cause the same red blood cell damage as onions and garlic. Even small amounts added to a meal can build up over repeat exposure. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-leeks/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-leeks/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Leeks are toxic to cats and common in UK cooking — leek and potato soup, casseroles, and winter stews all contain enough leek to cause harm. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-shallots/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-shallots/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Shallots are a concentrated member of the allium family — smaller than onions but equally toxic to cats gram for gram. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-spring-onions/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-spring-onions/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Spring onions (scallions) are toxic to cats — the green tops and the white bulb are both dangerous. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-chocolate/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-chocolate/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which cats cannot metabolise efficiently. Dark and baking chocolate are the most dangerous. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-dark-chocolate/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-dark-chocolate/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Dark chocolate contains the highest concentration of theobromine of any common chocolate — even a small square is a genuine emergency for a cat. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-milk-chocolate/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-milk-chocolate/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Milk chocolate has less theobromine than dark chocolate but is still toxic — and it's often the chocolate cats are most likely to encounter. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-cocoa-powder/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-cocoa-powder/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Cocoa powder is the most concentrated form of theobromine a cat is likely to encounter — a single teaspoon can be dangerous. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-grapes/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-grapes/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Grapes can cause acute kidney failure in cats. The evidence is less extensive than in dogs, but the risk is real and the mechanism appears to be the same. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-raisins/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-raisins/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Raisins are dried grapes and carry the same risk of kidney injury — the toxic compounds are more concentrated in dried fruit. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-sultanas/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-sultanas/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Sultanas are a type of dried grape and carry the same kidney-injury risk as raisins and currants. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-currants/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-currants/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Dried currants are small dried grapes and carry the same kidney-injury risk as raisins and sultanas. (Note: fresh blackcurrants and redcurrants are a different fruit.) https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-xylitol/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-xylitol/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Xylitol is a sugar-free sweetener that causes dangerous blood sugar crashes and liver damage. Cats appear less sensitive than dogs, but exposure is still considered dangerous. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-alcohol/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-alcohol/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Cats metabolise alcohol very poorly. Even small amounts — spilled wine, leftover beer, rum-soaked fruit — can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar, body temperature, and breathing. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-caffeine/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-caffeine/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Caffeine is a stimulant that cats metabolise poorly. Coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, and caffeine tablets are all dangerous. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-raw-bread-dough/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-raw-bread-dough/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Raw yeast dough is a two-part hazard: it expands inside a cat's warm stomach, and the yeast ferments alcohol into the bloodstream. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-macadamia-nuts/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-macadamia-nuts/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Macadamia nuts are a documented toxic food in dogs. Evidence in cats is less extensive, but most veterinary advice is to avoid them entirely. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-salt/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-salt/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Large amounts of salt — crisps, salted nuts, rock salt, bath salts, play dough — cause dangerous sodium imbalance in cats. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-cooked-bones/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-cooked-bones/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Cooked bones — including chicken, turkey, fish, lamb — splinter easily and can perforate the mouth, throat, or intestines. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-christmas-pudding/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-christmas-pudding/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Christmas pudding contains currants, sultanas, raisins, and often alcohol — a triple-risk combination for cats. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-mince-pies/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-mince-pies/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Mince pies contain currants, sultanas, raisins, and usually brandy or rum. A classic Christmas kitchen-counter-theft emergency. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-christmas-cake/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-christmas-cake/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Christmas cake is dense with dried vine fruit and often soaked in alcohol — same risk profile as Christmas pudding. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-hot-cross-buns/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-hot-cross-buns/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Hot cross buns contain currants, sultanas, or raisins — all of which can cause kidney injury in cats. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-turkey-bones/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-turkey-bones/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Cooked turkey bones splinter easily and can cause serious damage to the mouth, throat, or gut. A major Christmas emergency. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-christmas-ham/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-christmas-ham/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Christmas ham is too salty for cats and often glazed with sugar, honey, or mustard. High salt and fat can cause serious problems. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-stuffing/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-stuffing/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Traditional UK sage-and-onion stuffing contains onion (a toxic allium) plus often garlic, leeks, and significant salt. A single stolen mouthful from the Christmas or Sunday roast table needs veterinary assessment. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-gravy/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-gravy/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Most gravy contains onion, salt, and often garlic. Gravy granules and stock cubes are particularly concentrated. https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-easter-egg/ https://whatcanmycateat.co.uk/can-cats-eat-easter-egg/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 No. Easter eggs are chocolate — typically milk chocolate. Foil-wrapped mini eggs and hollow shells are both dangerous to cats.