Toxic Food & Safety Checker for Cats
Search human foods, houseplants, and household ingredients to check safety status, toxic symptoms, and immediate emergency actions.
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Lilies (All Varieties)
Also known as: Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, Daylily, Stargazer Lily, Peace Lily
Extremely lethal to cats. Even tiny amounts of pollen, leaves, stems, or water from a vase can cause acute renal failure.
Onions & Garlic (Alliums)
Also known as: Shallots, Chives, Leeks, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
Contains thiosulfates that break down feline red blood cells, causing severe hemolytic anemia. Garlic is 5x more potent than onion.
Chocolate & Cocoa
Also known as: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Baking Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs
Contains theobromine and caffeine. Dark and baking chocolate present the highest toxic risk.
Xylitol & Artificial Sweeteners
Also known as: Birch Sugar, E967, Sugar-Free Gum, Keto Baked Goods
Causes rapid insulin surge resulting in severe hypoglycemia and potential liver necrosis in pets.
Alcohol & Ethanol
Also known as: Beer, Wine, Liquor, Unbaked Yeast Dough
Feline liver and kidneys cannot metabolize alcohol. Even small amounts cause severe intoxication, coma, or respiratory failure.
Grapes & Raisins
Also known as: Sultanas, Currants, Raisin Paste
Toxicity mechanism remains under investigation, but ingestion is linked to acute renal injury in felines.
Raw Eggs & Raw Meat
Also known as: Raw Chicken, Raw Beef, Raw Pork
Risk of Salmonella or E. coli contamination. Raw egg whites also contain avidin, which inhibits biotin absorption.
Cow's Milk & Dairy
Also known as: Whole Milk, Heavy Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Ice Cream
Most adult cats are lactose intolerant. Milk does not cause toxicity, but frequently causes digestive upset.
Canned Tuna (In Oil/Human Grade)
Also known as: Chunk Light Tuna, Albacore Tuna in Oil
Human canned tuna lacks essential feline nutrients (taurine, vitamin E). Heavy consumption can lead to steatitis (yellow fat disease) or mercury accumulation.
Cooked Bones
Also known as: Chicken Bones, Fish Bones, Pork Rib Bones
Cooked bones splinter easily, posing high risk of esophageal blockage, stomach perforation, or intestinal tears.
Plain Unseasoned Cooked Chicken
Also known as: Boiled Chicken Breast, Steamed Chicken
Not known to be toxic. Plain cooked chicken breast (skinless, boneless, without onion/garlic seasoning) is frequently recommended for bland digestive recovery diets.