Foods Cats Should Never Eat
Last reviewed October 2026
These foods are listed as toxic to cats in our data. The list updates itself whenever we add new items.
Cats are small, so even a little can matter. Call your vet or a pet poison control line if your cat ate any of them.
All foods toxic to cats
- AlcoholCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Black WalnutsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- CherriesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- ChocolateCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- CoffeeCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Cooked bonesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Energy drinksCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GarlicCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GrapesCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GravyCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Green onionsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- GumCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Halloween candyCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- HopsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- LeeksCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Macadamia NutsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- NutmegCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- OnionsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- RaisinsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Raw Bread DoughCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- SaltCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- ShallotsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Star fruitCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- StuffingCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- TeaCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Vanilla extractCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Wild MushroomsCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- XylitolCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
Frequently asked questions
Are onions and garlic bad for cats?
Yes. Onion, garlic, chives and leeks can damage a cat's red blood cells, including in powders and cooked dishes.
Can cats drink milk?
Many adult cats are lactose intolerant and get an upset stomach. It isn't toxic, but water is better.
What should I do if my cat ate something toxic?
Call your vet or a pet poison control line right away and have the packaging ready.
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