Yes, cats can eat broccoli!
Plain steamed broccoli is safe for cats in small amounts. Some cats enjoy chewing it, and it adds fiber and antioxidants, though cats do not need vegetables.
| Can cats eat it? | Safe |
| Calories | About 2 kcal per small steamed broccoli floret |
| Main benefit | Fiber and antioxidants |
| Main risk | Can cause gas |
| 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 small steamed broccoli floret has about 2 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult cat could have in a day if broccoli were the only treat.
| Cat weight | Daily treat budget | Max broccoli per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 18 kcal | 8.5 × small steamed broccoli floret |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 22 kcal | 11 × small steamed broccoli floret |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 26 kcal | 13 × small steamed broccoli floret |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 30 kcal | 14 × small steamed broccoli floret |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 34 kcal | 16 × small steamed broccoli floret |
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. Plain steamed broccoli is safe for cats in small amounts. Some cats enjoy chewing it, and it adds fiber and antioxidants, though cats do not need vegetables.
Some cats like the texture, much as they enjoy chewing grass. It is a safe snack in small amounts.
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.
Safe
Yes. Plain steamed broccoli is safe for cats in small amounts.