Food safety

Can Cats Drink Coconut Milk?

Not recommended — Coconut Milk for cats.

Not recommended

Why: Coconut milk is very high in fat and calories, and it can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea in cats. Coconut itself is not listed as toxic, but the milk is far too rich to be a drink for cats.

If your cat ate coconut milk: A few laps are not an emergency. Watch for diarrhoea and offer fresh water.

Related: Milk, Oat Milk, Plant Milk

Why this verdict

Coconut milk is very high in fat and calories, and it can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea in cats. Coconut itself is not listed as toxic, but the milk is far too rich to be a drink for cats.

If your cat ate coconut milk

A few laps are not an emergency. Watch for diarrhoea and offer fresh water.

Related foods

Milk, Oat Milk, Plant Milk

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Before you use the result

Use the result as a starting point for observation and planning. Cats vary by age, body condition, temperament, medical history, and household setup.

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control — People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and the Cornell Feline Health Center — Feeding Your Cat. Chocolate toxicity figures are approximate values from the Merck Veterinary Manual. If your cat ate something on the toxic list, call your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.