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How can I best prevent my 3.8 kg indoor cat from stealing kiwi slices, and where should I store the fruit to keep her from getting to it?

Cats · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

Cats are curious and agile — a kiwi left on the counter or in an open bowl will disappear in seconds. Store kiwi in a closed container on a high shelf or in the refrigerator, and consider teaching her a firm 'leave it' command with positive reinforcement. Peeled slices in small amounts are safe, but the fuzzy skin is hard to digest and should never be offered. If she does get into the fruit, watch for vomiting or diarrhoea and call your vet if symptoms persist beyond 24 hours.

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.

Kiwi can stay on the rotation, but only as an extra mouthful: keep the rest of the day's food unchanged and watch the litter box and how quickly they finish the next meal.

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

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