Here's a comprehensive list of human foods which cats can or cannot eat.
Human food | Is it safe for cats? | What to know |
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Chocolate | No | Chocolate contains ingredients which are dangerous to cats, such as theobromine. |
Cheese | No | Dairy products like cheese should be avoided as cats are lactose-intolerant. |
Bananas | Yes | Cats can eat ripe bananas as long as it's in moderation. |
Eggs | Yes | Cats can eat plain eggs as long as it's in moderation and served plain without additional seasoning. |
Peanut butter | Yes | Cats can eat plain peanut butter as long as it's in small, infrequent amounts and the peanut butter doesn't contain ingredients that are toxic to cats, such as xylitol. |
Strawberries | Yes | Cats can eat strawberries as long as it's in moderation. |
Watermelon | Yes | Cats can eat the watermelon flesh. Don't let them eat the rind and the seeds. |
Blueberries | Yes | Cats can enjoy blueberries as an occasional treat. |
Bread | Yes | Cats can eat plain bread as long as it's in small, infrequent amounts. |
Apples | Yes | Cats can eat the apple flesh. Don't let them eat the apple seeds. |