Yes, in moderation
A small lick of plain, unsweetened yogurt is usually fine for cats. Yogurt has less lactose than milk, but flavored and sweetened yogurts should be avoided.
| Can cats eat it? | In moderation |
| Calories | About 3 kcal per teaspoon of plain yogurt |
| Main benefit | Less lactose than milk |
| Main risk | Can still cause diarrhea in lactose-intolerant 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 teaspoon of plain yogurt has about 3 kcal. The chart shows the most a typical spayed or neutered adult cat could have in a day if yogurt were the only treat.
| Cat weight | Daily treat budget | Max yogurt per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 18 kcal | 5.5 × teaspoon of plain yogurt |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 22 kcal | 7 × teaspoon of plain yogurt |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 26 kcal | 8.5 × teaspoon of plain yogurt |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 30 kcal | 9.5 × teaspoon of plain yogurt |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 34 kcal | 11 × teaspoon of plain yogurt |
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.
A small lick of plain, unsweetened yogurt is usually fine for cats. Yogurt has less lactose than milk, but flavored and sweetened yogurts should be avoided.
Plain Greek yogurt has less lactose than regular yogurt, so a small lick is usually fine.
Yogurt cultures are not designed for cats. Ask your vet about a feline probiotic.
It is better not to, because of the sugar and flavorings.
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
A small lick of plain, unsweetened yogurt is usually fine for cats.