42 safe human foods for cats
Vet-approved human foods you can share with your cat in moderation. Always introduce new foods slowly.
- 🍎#1 · Safe
Can cats eat apples? — Yes
Cats can safely nibble apple flesh, though as obligate carnivores they get little nutritional benefit from fruit.
Serving: A small cube or two, occasional treat only.Full Apples guide → - 🥩#2 · Safe
Can cats eat beef? — Yes
Cats need animal protein. Plain cooked beef is fine, though most cat foods favor chicken/fish.
Serving: Small chunks, plain.Full Beef guide → - 🫑#3 · Safe
Can cats eat bell peppers? — Yes
Non-toxic sweet peppers.
Serving: Tiny piece.Full Bell Peppers guide → - 🫐#4 · Safe
Can cats eat blackberries? — Yes
Non-toxic. Cats may not be interested.
Serving: 1–2 berries occasionally.Full Blackberries guide → - 🫐#5 · Safe
Can cats eat blueberries? — Yes
Non-toxic; some cats enjoy the texture.
Serving: 1–2 berries occasional treat.Full Blueberries guide → - 🥬#6 · Safe
Can cats eat brussels sprouts? — Yes
Non-toxic cooked.
Serving: A leaf or two.Full Brussels Sprouts guide → - 🥬
- 🍈#8 · Safe
Can cats eat cantaloupe? — Yes
Non-toxic. Some cats love it.
Serving: 1–2 small cubes.Full Cantaloupe guide → - 🥕#9 · Safe
Can cats eat carrots? — Yes
Non-toxic and low calorie. Cooked is easier to digest.
Serving: A small piece of cooked, plain carrot.Full Carrots guide → - 🥦
- 🥬#11 · Safe
Can cats eat celery? — Yes
Non-toxic and very low calorie.
Serving: Tiny piece occasionally.Full Celery guide → - 🌱
- 🍗#13 · Safe
Can cats eat chicken? — Yes
Cats are obligate carnivores. Plain cooked chicken is one of the best treats.
Serving: Small chunks, plain. Can be daily treat.Full Chicken guide → - 🥥
- 🍒#15 · Safe
Can cats eat cranberries? — Yes
Non-toxic plain.
Serving: Tiny amount.Full Cranberries guide → - 🥒#16 · Safe
Can cats eat cucumber? — Yes
Non-toxic; some cats actually like the crunch.
Serving: Tiny piece occasionally.Full Cucumber guide → - 🥚#17 · Safe
Can cats eat eggs? — Yes
Excellent protein for cats; cooked is safest.
Serving: Small amount of scrambled or boiled.Full Eggs guide → - 🌱
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- 🧊#21 · Safe
Can cats eat ice cubes? — Yes
Many cats enjoy batting them.
Serving: As desired.Full Ice Cubes guide → - 🥝
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- 🥣#25 · Safe
Can cats eat oats? — Yes
Non-toxic but cats don't need grains.
Serving: A spoonful occasionally.Full Oats guide → - 🥭
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- 🟢#29 · Safe
Can cats eat peas? — Yes
Non-toxic; sometimes used in cat food.
Serving: A few peas occasionally.Full Peas guide → - 🍍#30 · Safe
Can cats eat pineapple? — Yes
Non-toxic, but very few cats are interested.
Serving: Tiny piece occasionally.Full Pineapple guide → - 🎃#31 · Safe
Can cats eat pumpkin? — Yes
Same fiber benefits for cats — helps with hairballs and constipation.
Serving: 1 tsp plain canned mixed with food.Full Pumpkin guide → - 🎃
- 🍇#33 · Safe
Can cats eat raspberries? — Yes
Non-toxic. Most cats won't be interested.
Serving: 1–2 berries occasionally.Full Raspberries guide → - 🍚#34 · Safe
Can cats eat rice? — Yes
Non-toxic; cats need very little carbohydrate.
Serving: Spoonful of plain rice mixed with chicken.Full Rice guide → - 🐟#35 · Safe
Can cats eat sardines? — Yes
Cats love them.
Serving: 1 small sardine occasionally.Full Sardines guide → - 🦐#36 · Safe
Can cats eat shrimp? — Yes
Cats often love it.
Serving: 1–2 small pieces.Full Shrimp guide → - 🍓#37 · Safe
Can cats eat strawberries? — Yes
Non-toxic, though cats lack sweet taste receptors and won't get nutritional benefits.
Serving: A small piece occasionally, max 1× per week.Full Strawberries guide → - 🍠#38 · Safe
Can cats eat sweet potato? — Yes
Non-toxic when cooked; plain only.
Serving: A spoonful of mashed cooked sweet potato.Full Sweet Potato guide → - 🦃
- 🍉#40 · Safe
Can cats eat watermelon? — Yes
Non-toxic. The high water content can be appealing to cats who don't drink enough.
Serving: Small flesh cube once a week max.Full Watermelon guide → - 🥛#41 · Safe
Can cats eat yogurt? — Yes
Same — plain only. Some cats enjoy a lick.
Serving: A small spoonful occasionally.Full Yogurt guide → - 🥒