Yes, in moderation
a small piece of fresh strawberry is safe for cats. It offers little nutritional value for a carnivore, so keep it to an occasional nibble.
| Can cats eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 1 kcal per quarter of a strawberry |
| Main benefit | Not toxic to cats |
| Main risk | Sugar is unnecessary for cats |
| 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 quarter of a strawberry has about 1 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult cat could have in a day if strawberries were the only treat.
| Cat weight | Daily treat budget | Max strawberries per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 18 kcal | 17 × quarter of a strawberry |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 22 kcal | 22 × quarter of a strawberry |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 26 kcal | 26 × quarter of a strawberry |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 30 kcal | 29 × quarter of a strawberry |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 34 kcal | 33 × quarter of a strawberry |
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, a small piece of fresh strawberry is safe for cats. It offers little nutritional value for a carnivore, so keep it to an occasional nibble.
They are not considered toxic, but remove them to avoid stomach upset.
Avoid flavored yogurts. They contain sugar and sometimes xylitol.
It is better to stick to 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, a small piece of fresh strawberry is safe for cats. It offers little nutritional value for a carnivore, so keep it to an occasional nibble.