Yes, in moderation
cats can eat a few kernels of plain cooked corn. Corn is used in many cat foods, but cats get little nutritional value from it. Never give corn on the cob, which can cause a blockage.
| Can cats eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 2 kcal per 5 cooked corn kernels |
| Main benefit | Not toxic |
| Main risk | Cobs can cause intestinal blockage |
| 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 5 cooked corn kernels has about 2 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult cat could have in a day if corn were the only treat.
| Cat weight | Daily treat budget | Max corn per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 18 kcal | 8.5 × 5 cooked corn kernels |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 22 kcal | 11 × 5 cooked corn kernels |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 26 kcal | 13 × 5 cooked corn kernels |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 30 kcal | 14 × 5 cooked corn kernels |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 34 kcal | 16 × 5 cooked corn kernels |
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.
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Yes, cats can eat a few kernels of plain cooked corn. Corn is used in many cat foods, but cats get little nutritional value from it. Never give corn on the cob, which can cause a blockage.
A few plain, air-popped pieces are fine. Avoid butter, salt and unpopped kernels.
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 few kernels of plain cooked corn. Corn is used in many cat foods, but cats get little nutritional value from it.