Thyme — Food safety facts
Safe to share · Cats · full breakdown on the linked food page
Safe in normal cooking amounts.
The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Thyme food facts page.
Short answer
Both fresh and dried thyme are safe for cats in the tiny amounts used for cooking. Thyme is not toxic to felines, so a cat nibbling on a fresh sprig from your herb garden or encountering it in a cooked dish poses no poisoning risk. The key is the quantity — it should only be the minor amount that might season their food, not a large bowl of the herb itself. As with any new food, watch for any individual sensitivity like mild stomach upset, but thyme itself is considered a safe herb for cats.