Yes, in moderation
cats can eat a small bite of banana, but they do not need it. Cats are obligate carnivores and cannot taste sweetness, and bananas are high in sugar.
| Can cats eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 3 kcal per 1/4-inch banana slice |
| Main benefit | Not toxic to cats |
| Main risk | High sugar is a poor fit for cats, especially diabetic or overweight cats |
| Kittens? | In tiny amounts once on solid food; kittens have sensitive stomachs |
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Vets recommend keeping all treats under 10% of daily calories. One 1/4-inch banana slice has about 3 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult cat could have in a day if bananas were the only treat.
| Cat weight | Daily treat budget | Max bananas per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 18 kcal | 5.5 × 1/4-inch banana slice |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 22 kcal | 7 × 1/4-inch banana slice |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 26 kcal | 8.5 × 1/4-inch banana slice |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 30 kcal | 9.5 × 1/4-inch banana slice |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 34 kcal | 11 × 1/4-inch banana slice |
Eating more than the recommended amount usually causes nothing worse than an upset stomach: soft stool, gas or vomiting. Skip treats for the rest of the day, keep fresh water available and call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or your cat seems unwell.
Check your cat's full daily needs with the cat food calculator.
Yes, cats can eat a small bite of banana, but they do not need it. Cats are obligate carnivores and cannot taste sweetness, and bananas are high in sugar.
Cats cannot taste sweetness, and some dislike the smell of ripe bananas.
It is best to avoid it because of the sugar. Ask your vet.
No. It contains sugar, fat and sometimes raisins or nuts.
Yes, in very small amounts once they are eating solid food. Kittens have sensitive stomachs, so offer a tiny piece and stop if you see loose stool. Most of their calories should come from a complete kitten food.
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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.
In moderation
Yes, cats can eat a small bite of banana, but they do not need it.