What can cats eat? The traffic light for food
What can cats eat? Here you will find 60 foods and plants with a clear traffic light: Green means safe in normal quantities, yellow means only parts, only prepared or only a little, red means poisonous or dangerous. Each entry explains why and cites its sources.
Poisonous or dangerous: This never belongs in the mouth
Alcohol, Coffee, Garlic, Lilies, Chives, Chocolate, Tea, Grapes and raisins, Onions.
If poisoning is suspected, go to the vet immediately or to the veterinary emergency service.
All entries from A to Z
- AlcoholDrinksRed
- AppleFruitYellow
- AvocadoFruitYellow
- ValerianPlants and HerbsGreen
- BananaFruitYellow
- BroccoliVegetablesGreen
- BreadGrains and side dishesYellow
- ButterFats and OilsYellow
- EggsMeat and FishYellow
- PeasVegetablesYellow
- StrawberriesFruitGreen
- Peanut ButterSweets and SnacksYellow
- ShrimpMeat and FishYellow
- CucumberVegetableGreen
- OatmealCereals and side dishesYellow
- ChickenMeat and FishGreen
- BlueberriesFruitGreen
- HoneySweets and SnacksYellow
- Dog foodOtherYellow
- YogurtDairyYellow
- CoffeeDrinksRed
- CarrotsVegetablesYellow
- PotatoesGrains and side dishesYellow
- CheeseDairy ProductsYellow
- Cat GrassPlants and HerbsGreen
- CatnipPlants and HerbsGreen
- GarlicVegetableRed
- Coconut oilFats and oilsYellow
- PumpkinVegetablesGreen
- SalmonMeat and FishYellow
- LiverMeat and FishYellow
- LiliesPlants and HerbsRed
- CornGrains and Side DishesYellow
- MangoFruitGreen
- MilkDairy productsYellow
- PastaGrains and side dishesYellow
- NutsSweets and SnacksYellow
- Olive OilFats and OilsYellow
- PeppersVegetablesGreen
- MushroomsVegetablesYellow
- QuarkDairy productsYellow
- RiceGrains and side dishesYellow
- Raw meatMeat and fishYellow
- CreamDairyYellow
- SaladVegetablesGreen
- SardinesMeat and FishYellow
- ChivesPlants and HerbsRed
- ChocolateSweets and SnacksRed
- AsparagusVegetablesGreen
- SpinachVegetablesYellow
- TeaDrinksRed
- TunaMeat and FishYellow
- TomatoesVegetablesYellow
- WatermelonFruitGreen
- Grapes and RaisinsFruitRed
- Sausage and hamMeat and fishYellow
- XylitolSweets and SnacksYellow
- CitrusFruitYellow
- ZucchiniVegetablesGreen
- OnionsVegetablesRed
Read more
- Cat food calculator: How much food does your cat need?
- Cat breeds from A to Z
- What are dogs not allowed to eat?
The classifications are based on the sources of the individual entries (including ASPCA Animal Poison Control, International Cat Care, MSD Veterinary Manual). They do not replace veterinary advice.