🐱 Fruits · vet-sourced verdicts
What fruits can cats eat?
Fruit can be a bright, low-calorie treat for cats — but a few everyday fruits are genuinely dangerous, and even the safe ones come with rules: pits and seeds out, small portions, nothing dried or candied. Here's every fruit in our vet-sourced database, sorted by verdict.
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✅ Safe in moderation (10)
🍎ApplePlain apple flesh in tiny amounts is safe for cats. Skip the seeds and core.Yes🫐BlueberriesBlueberries are non-toxic to cats and make a fine occasional treat.Yes🍓StrawberriesNon-toxic for cats in small amounts, though the sugar means they’re an occasional treat only.Yes🍉WatermelonSeedless watermelon flesh is safe for cats in small amounts. Skip the rind.Yes🍍PineappleSmall amounts of fresh pineapple flesh are non-toxic for cats, though sugary.Yes🥭MangoA small piece of ripe mango flesh is safe for cats, minus the pit and skin.Yes🔴RaspberriesRaspberries are non-toxic to cats in tiny amounts, though they are not a natural part of a cat diet.Yes⚫BlackberriesBlackberries are non-toxic for cats as an occasional tiny treat.Yes🍈CantaloupeMelon flesh is non-toxic for cats in small amounts. Skip the rind and seeds.Yes🐉Dragon fruitDragon fruit flesh is non-toxic for cats in small amounts, though they gain little from it.Yes
⚠️ Caution — limits apply (27)
🥑AvocadoA small amount of avocado flesh is usually fine for cats, but the fat and the pit make it best avoided.In moderation🍌BananaBananas aren’t toxic to cats, but cats are carnivores and gain little from fruit. A lick is harmless.In moderation🍊OrangeCats dislike citrus and the oils and acidity can cause stomach upset, so orange is best avoided.In moderation🍋LemonLemon contains compounds that are mildly toxic to cats and the smell repels them. Keep it away.In moderation🟢LimeLime contains essential oils that are mildly toxic to cats and they dislike citrus. Avoid.In moderation🍒CherriesCherry pits and plant parts contain cyanide and pose a choking risk. Best avoided in cats.In moderation🍑PeachA little peach flesh is not toxic, but the pit is dangerous and cats gain little from fruit. Best avoided.In moderation🟣PlumThe pit and plant parts of plums are toxic and a choking hazard. Best avoided in cats.In moderation🟠ApricotThe apricot pit and leaves are toxic. A little flesh is harmless but offers cats no benefit.In moderation🍐PearPlain pear flesh in tiny amounts is non-toxic, but cats gain little from it. Skip the seeds.In moderation🔴CranberriesPlain cranberry is non-toxic but very tart and offers little to cats. Best kept to a tiny taste.In moderation🔴PomegranatePomegranate can cause digestive upset in cats and offers no benefit. Best avoided.In moderation🥝KiwiKiwi is non-toxic but acidic and sugary, so it is best kept to a tiny taste for cats.In moderation🥥CoconutCoconut is non-toxic but fatty and not suited to a cat digestive system. Best avoided.In moderation🔴LycheeLychee flesh is non-toxic in tiny amounts, but the seed is dangerous. Best avoided for cats.In moderation🟠PersimmonThe seeds and pit are a blockage risk and the fruit offers cats little. Best avoided.In moderation🟣FigFigs can irritate a cat digestive system and the fig plant is toxic. Best avoided.In moderation🟤DatesDates are very sugary and offer cats nothing. Non-toxic but best avoided.In moderation🟠PapayaPapaya flesh is non-toxic in tiny amounts, but cats gain little and the seeds should be removed.In moderation🟠GrapefruitGrapefruit oils are mildly toxic to cats and they dislike citrus. Keep it away.In moderation🍊TangerineCats dislike citrus and the acidity can upset the stomach, so tangerine is best avoided.In moderation🍌PlantainCooked plantain is non-toxic but offers cats little and is high in starch.In moderation🟢GuavaGuava is non-toxic in tiny amounts but sugary, and cats gain little from fruit.In moderation🍑NectarineA little nectarine flesh is non-toxic, but the pit is dangerous. Best avoided for cats.In moderation🟣Passion fruitPassion fruit seeds and unripe fruit are best kept away from cats. Avoid.In moderation🫒OlivesPlain olive in tiny amounts is non-toxic, but the salt of brined olives is bad for cats.In moderation🟤PrunesPrunes are sugary and can upset a cat digestive system. Non-toxic but best avoided.In moderation
🚫 Never — keep away (3)
🍇GrapesOut of caution, cats should never eat grapes — the same unpredictable kidney risk seen in dogs may apply.No🍇RaisinsNever feed raisins to cats. Treat any ingestion as a potential emergency and call your vet.No⭐Star fruitStar fruit is rich in oxalates that can harm a cat kidneys. It should not be fed.No
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