My cat ate a couple of kiwi slices from my fruit salad that had a little yogurt on them — should I

Short answer

A couple of peeled kiwi slices are generally safe, but the added yogurt is the main concern. Many cats are lactose intolerant, so the dairy could cause an upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea within a few hours. The kiwi itself is fine in small amounts if it was peeled. Watch your cat for any digestive signs over the next 12 hours, ensure she has access to fresh water, and call your vet if she seems particularly uncomfortable or the symptoms are severe.

Kiwi — Food safety facts

Safe to share · Cats · full breakdown on the linked food page

Safe in small peeled slices. Skin is hard to digest.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Safe to share), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Kiwi is not toxic to cats. The real limit is calories, fat and salt, so treat it as a small extra alongside the normal ration rather than a meal in itself.

There is no poisoning risk here, and the usual problem is simply eating too much at once: a heavy fat or salt load can bring on loose stools or a single vomit. Offer water, keep an eye on the pet for 24 hours, and do not induce vomiting.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Kiwi food facts page.

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My cat ate a couple of kiwi slices from my fruit salad that had a little yogurt on them — should I be worried?

Kiwi — Food safety facts

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