🐱 Nuts & seeds · vet-sourced verdicts
Can cats eat nuts and seeds?
Nuts are a minefield for cats: macadamias are outright toxic, moldy walnuts and pecans can cause tremors, and almost all nuts are fatty choking hazards. A few seeds are the exception. The whole shelf, sorted by verdict.
⚠️ Caution — limits apply (11)
🌰Macadamia nutsToxicity isn’t well documented in cats, but the high fat and choking risk mean they should be avoided.In moderation🌰AlmondsAlmonds aren’t a natural food for cats and pose a choking risk. Better skipped.In moderation🥜Peanut butterNot toxic, but high in fat and offers little for cats. Make sure it’s xylitol-free.In moderation🥜PeanutsPeanuts are not a natural cat food and the fat and choking risk mean they are best avoided.In moderation🌰WalnutsWalnuts pose a choking and fat risk and moldy ones are toxic. They are not suitable for cats.In moderation🌰CashewsCashews are fatty and not a natural cat food, with a choking risk. Best avoided.In moderation🌰PistachiosPistachios are fatty, salty and a choking risk from the shell. Not suitable for cats.In moderation🌰PecansPecans are fatty and can carry toxins when moldy. They are not suitable for cats.In moderation🌰HazelnutsHazelnuts are fatty and a choking risk, and are not a natural cat food. Best avoided.In moderation🌻Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds are fatty and a choking risk for cats, and offer little benefit. Best avoided.In moderation🟢Pumpkin seedsA few plain ground pumpkin seeds are non-toxic, but whole seeds are a choking risk for cats.In moderation
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