Food safety

Can Cats Drink Cranberry Juice?

Not recommended — Cranberry Juice for cats.

Not recommended

Why: Cranberry juice sold in shops is almost always sweetened and acidic. It can upset a cat's stomach, and sweetened versions add sugar a cat does not need. Plain cranberries are not toxic, but the juice is not a drink for cats.

If your cat ate cranberry juice: A few laps are not an emergency. Watch for an upset stomach. If it was sugar-free juice, check for xylitol and call your vet.

Related: Orange Juice, Lemonade, Blueberries

Why this verdict

Cranberry juice sold in shops is almost always sweetened and acidic. It can upset a cat's stomach, and sweetened versions add sugar a cat does not need. Plain cranberries are not toxic, but the juice is not a drink for cats.

If your cat ate cranberry juice

A few laps are not an emergency. Watch for an upset stomach. If it was sugar-free juice, check for xylitol and call your vet.

Related foods

Orange Juice, Lemonade, Blueberries

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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.