Yes, in moderation
cats can eat a raspberry or two. They are not toxic and are low in calories, but cats do not need fruit and too many can cause stomach upset.
| Can cats eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 1 kcal per raspberry |
| Main benefit | Fiber and antioxidants |
| Main risk | Too many can cause diarrhea |
| 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 raspberry has about 1 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult cat could have in a day if raspberries were the only treat.
| Cat weight | Daily treat budget | Max raspberries per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 18 kcal | 17 × raspberry |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 22 kcal | 22 × raspberry |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 26 kcal | 26 × raspberry |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 30 kcal | 29 × raspberry |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 34 kcal | 33 × raspberry |
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 raspberry or two. They are not toxic and are low in calories, but cats do not need fruit and too many can cause stomach upset.
Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are also safe 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.
In moderation
Yes, cats can eat a raspberry or two. They are not toxic and are low in calories, but cats do not need fruit and too many can cause stomach upset.