Better to skip them
Sweet almonds (the kind sold in stores) are not toxic to cats, but they are hard to digest, high in fat and a choking hazard. Bitter almonds contain cyanide compounds. Do not give almonds to cats.
| Can cats eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | Store-bought sweet almonds are not considered toxic |
| Main risk | Choking and blockage hazard |
| Kittens? | No |
A small amount is unlikely to cause serious harm in a healthy cat. Remove any remaining food, offer fresh water and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a painful belly or lethargy over the next 24-48 hours. Call your vet if your cat ate a large amount, is small, young or has health problems (such as pancreatitis), or if the food contained onion, garlic, chocolate or xylitol.
These are safe for cats in treat-size amounts:
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Sweet almonds (the kind sold in stores) are not toxic to cats, but they are hard to digest, high in fat and a choking hazard. Bitter almonds contain cyanide compounds. Do not give almonds to cats.
A small lick of unsweetened almond milk is unlikely to cause harm, but it has no benefit and may upset the stomach.
No. Kittens are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so it is best avoided entirely.
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This guide is general information for healthy adult cats. Cats with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.
Caution
Sweet almonds (the kind sold in stores) are not toxic to cats, but they are hard to digest, high in fat and a choking hazard.