Can Cats Eat Grapes? No: Why They're Toxic & What to Do

Toxic

No, grapes are toxic to cats

Grapes and raisins are known to cause kidney failure in dogs, and there are reports of cats being affected too. With no known safe amount, treat any grape or raisin ingestion as potentially serious and call your vet.

If your cat ate grapes: call your vet or animal poison control now: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661. Do not make your cat vomit unless a vet tells you to.

Grapes for cats at a glance

Can cats eat it?	Toxic
Calories	Not recommended as a treat
Main benefit	None for pets
Main risk	Possible acute kidney injury
Kittens?	No

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting
Lethargy and loss of appetite
Belly pain
Reduced urination

Why it is dangerous

Risks

Possible acute kidney injury
No established safe dose
Raisins are more concentrated

How to keep your cat safe

Never feed grapes or raisins
Keep fruit bowls and baked goods out of reach
Call your vet after any ingestion

What to do if your cat ate grapes

Work out how much was eaten, when, and your cat's weight. Keep any packaging.
Call your vet or animal poison control now: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661.
Do not make your cat vomit unless a vet tells you to (hydrogen peroxide is not safe for cats).
Follow your vet's advice even if your cat seems fine: treatment works best before signs start.

Safer treats to give instead

These are safe for cats in treat-size amounts:

Check your cat's full daily needs with the cat food calculator.

Grapes and cats: FAQ

Can cats have grapes?

No. Grapes and raisins are known to cause kidney failure in dogs, and there are reports of cats being affected too. With no known safe amount, treat any grape or raisin ingestion as potentially serious and call your vet.

Are grapes as dangerous for cats as for dogs?

There is less data in cats, but because the consequences can be severe, vets recommend the same precautions.

My cat licked a grape. Should I worry?

A lick is unlikely to be a problem, but if any was swallowed, call your vet for advice.

Can cats eat raisins?

No. Avoid raisins, currants and sultanas.

Can kittens eat grapes?

No. Kittens are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so the risks are greater. Call your vet if your kitten ate any.

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Sources

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.

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