Is Cake Toxic to Pets?
Yes — cake is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — cake is mildly toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- Sugar, fat; possible chocolate or xylitol
- Toxic parts
- Frosting, chocolate
- Also known as
- birthday cake, cupcakes
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate cake
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate cake
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Cake is sugary and fatty, and chocolate cake and sugar-free frosting can be toxic. A small bite of plain vanilla cake is unlikely to cause harm.
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Frequently asked questions
Is cake toxic to cats?
Yes — cake is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Is cake toxic to dogs?
Yes — cake is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite.
Which parts of cake are toxic?
Frosting, chocolate.
What makes cake toxic?
Sugar, fat; possible chocolate or xylitol.
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