Safe foods
Safe foods for cats
Human foods that are generally safe for cats — though cats are obligate carnivores and most treats should be given only in small quantities.
Just because a food is on this list doesn't mean it's nutritionally ideal for your cat. Cats get all they need from a complete commercial cat food. The foods below are safe in small quantities but should never replace your cat's regular diet.
Caution entries below are safe in small amounts but have specific caveats — always click through for full details before feeding.
Safe and caution foods (52 entries)
Almonds
caution
Baking soda
caution
Bananas
yes
Basil
yes
Blueberries
yes
Bread (cooked)
caution
Butter
caution
Cat milk / milk replacer
yes
Cheese
caution
Cinnamon
caution
Coconut oil
caution
Cooked chicken
yes
Cooked eggs
yes
Cooked fish
yes
Cooked pork
caution
Cooked turkey
yes
Cooking oil (spilled)
caution
Cream
caution
Cucumber
yes
Dog food
caution
Fish oil / omega-3 supplements
caution
Greek yogurt
caution
Green beans
yes
Honey
caution
Ice cream
caution
Liver
caution
Milk
caution
Mint
caution
Olive oil
caution
Parsley
caution
Peanut butter
caution
Peas
yes
Plain pasta
yes
Plain rice
yes
Popcorn
caution
Potato
caution
Pumpkin
yes
Raw chicken
caution
Raw eggs
caution
Raw fish
caution
Raw tuna / raw fish
caution
Rice cakes
caution
Rosemary
yes
Strawberries
yes
Sweetcorn
caution
Thyme
caution
Tomatoes
caution
Tuna
caution
Vinegar
caution
Watermelon
yes
White chocolate
caution
Yogurt
caution
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