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Cats · Food safety Is it harmful if my 5 kg cat eats a small cube of mango flesh every single day for months on end? Yes, feeding mango daily for months is not advisable. While the fresh flesh itself is non-toxic in tiny… Cats · Food safety My 6kg senior cat has been given two small pieces of mango flesh every day for the past month; could this cause problems? Feeding mango daily can become a mild risk over time. The fruit’s flesh is safe in tiny pieces, but the skin… Cats · Food safety Can a small amount of milk cause diarrhoea in my adult 3.5 kg cat, and how soon after drinking? Yes, even a small amount of milk can trigger diarrhoea in your 3.5 kg adult cat because most adult cats are… Cats · Food safety Can plain cooked millet cause diarrhoea or an itchy skin reaction in a cat with food sensitivities? While plain cooked millet is generally safe and gluten-free, any new food can trigger an intolerance in a… Cats · Food safety My cat ate half a cup of cooked millet and now has diarrhea. Is this an allergy? It's unlikely to be an allergy, but that amount could easily upset a cat's stomach. Plain millet is safe for… Cats · Food safety Between mulberries and grapes, which is the safer fruit for my 5kg indoor cat if I want to give a tiny snack? Yes, mulberries are the safer option for a cat compared to grapes, which are known to be highly toxic. Ripe… Cats · Food safety Are ripe mulberries safer for my 4 kg cat than fresh raspberries, and how many can she have? Yes, both ripe mulberries and raspberries are safe for cats in small amounts. The main difference is that… Cats · Food safety My 6‑kg cat ate a handful of cooked mussels that were left out on the kitchen counter overnight, could they be harmful? No, this is not an immediate emergency, but you should watch closely; cooked mussels are safe when fresh, yet… Cats · Food safety My senior cat with kidney disease took one small nibble from a fresh thyme sprig — is that okay? Yes, a single small nibble of fresh thyme is safe and not a cause for alarm. Thyme is non-toxic to cats in… Cats · Emergency guide At our Christmas party, my curious kitten nibbled a few poinsettia leaves. Should I take her to the vet right away? Most likely, no immediate vet visit is needed, but you should monitor her closely. Poinsettia sap is… Cats · Food safety Only one of my three cats ate a few thin slices of raw radish — should I be worried about her, or could the others get sick too? Thin slices of mild radish are safe for cats in small amounts, so the one who nibbled a few pieces is likely… Cats · Emergency guide My senior cat on medication chewed two bites of a valerian root tablet — is this an emergency? Yes, it's urgent. Senior cats on medication are at higher risk. Call your vet or the ASPCA poison line… Cats · Food safety My kitten took one small bite of a raw green bean and then walked away — do I need to rush to the vet? No, this is not an emergency and you do not need to rush to the vet. Plain green beans are safe for cats, and… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg cat chewed on an orange peel — how does the peel compare to tangerine peel in terms of danger for cats? Both orange peel and tangerine peel carry similar risks for cats because the essential oils in citrus peels… Cats · Food safety Could my cat get sick from licking a tiny amount of seafood paste that might contain oysters? She's a 3kg adult with no known allergies. A tiny lick of seafood paste is unlikely to cause illness in a 3kg cat, but it depends on the paste's… Cats · Food safety Is the fresh parsley garnish on a holiday buffet plate safe if my senior cat nibbles it? Yes, fresh parsley is safe for cats, even seniors. It's non-toxic and sometimes even used in pet products for… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg cat snatched a macadamia nut cookie from the holiday buffet — what should I do now? This is an urgent situation because macadamia nuts are toxic to pets. Even though the cookie portion might be… Cats · Food safety At a BBQ, my cat licked some plain tofu that had been in a shared garlic dip bowl — is that a problem? The tofu itself is safe, but the garlic dip is the concern. Garlic is toxic to cats and can cause… Cats · Food safety My 4kg cat ate a couple of ripe tomato slices from the picnic table—should I be concerned? You should monitor her closely. The ripe red flesh of a tomato is generally okay in small amounts, but the… Cats · Food safety My 4 kg cat licked some plain yogurt left on a holiday buffet table for 30 minutes — is that a problem? No, plain yogurt itself is safe for cats. A small lick of plain, unsweetened yogurt with live cultures is… Cats · Food safety My indoor cat is curious about my breakfast. Could peach jam or a peach smoothie pose a hidden risk to her? Yes, both can be hidden sources of risk. Peach jam and smoothies contain concentrated peach flesh, which is… Cats · Food safety My cat is sensitive to new foods — which common packaged items like yogurt or jam might secretly contain peach, and is a trace amount dangerous? Peach can appear in many flavored products; check labels on fruit yogurts, jams, some breakfast cereals, and… Cats · Food safety Is giving my diabetic cat a thin slice of pear flesh every day as a snack going to cause problems over time? Yes, giving pear daily to a diabetic cat is not advisable and could cause problems. While the flesh itself is… Cats · Food safety My 5kg cat has been given a thin slice of ripe pear every day for the last two weeks; could that be harmful? Regular pear slices can become a mild risk over time. The flesh is safe in small amounts, but the core and… Cats · Food safety What would happen if I gave my 5kg senior cat a small piece of ripe persimmon as a weekly treat? You should not make this a habit, as persimmon is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA. Even ripe flesh can… Cats · Food safety Is a whole pine nut a safe amount for my 6kg senior cat, or should I limit it to just a few bites? Yes, a whole pine nut is more than a safe amount for a senior cat; it is better to limit the treat to just a… Cats · Food safety Is a 3kg cat safer eating a small bite of fresh pineapple than a small bite of cucumber that was left out overnight? Yes, a tiny piece of fresh pineapple is no more hazardous than a bite of cucumber for a 3‑kg cat, provided… Cats · Food safety My 4kg indoor cat ate two salted pistachios with shells within 30minutes, but my 6kg dog didn’t touch any—how should I treat the cat and keep the dog safe? It’s not a life‑threatening situation, but proceed with care. The shells can cause a small intestinal… Cats · Food safety My 6 kg cat ate about five pomegranate arils — when might she start vomiting if she's going to? If vomiting occurs, it will likely start within a few hours, but it's not guaranteed. A few seeds are usually… Cats · Food safety Is pomelo more dangerous for my 4 kg cat than a regular orange, since both are citrus fruits? Pomelo and orange are both citrus fruits, and the risk to a 4 kg cat is very similar for each. The essential…

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