Better to skip them
oranges are not a good treat for cats. The ASPCA lists citrus (oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit) as toxic to cats because the peel and plant contain essential oils and psoralens. Most cats hate the smell anyway.
| Can cats eat it? | Caution |
| Calories | Not recommended as a treat |
| Main benefit | A taste of flesh is unlikely to cause serious harm |
| Main risk | Peel oils (limonene, linalool) can cause vomiting, diarrhea and drooling |
| 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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No, oranges are not a good treat for cats. The ASPCA lists citrus (oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit) as toxic to cats because the peel and plant contain essential oils and psoralens. Most cats hate the smell anyway.
Cats have a strong sense of smell and tend to avoid strong citrus odors, which is why citrus scents are used as deterrents.
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
No, oranges are not a good treat for cats. The ASPCA lists citrus (oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit) as toxic to cats because the peel and plant contain essential oils and psoralens.