Food safety

Can Cats Drink Pedialyte?

Safe in small amounts — Pedialyte for cats.

Safe in small amounts

Why: Unflavoured Pedialyte is an electrolyte solution that vets sometimes suggest for a dehydrated cat — but only on veterinary advice, in small amounts, and for a short time. It is not an everyday drink, and flavoured versions may contain sweeteners.

Safe serving: Only as your vet directs, in small amounts. Never as a replacement for water or veterinary care.

If your cat ate pedialyte: A small amount of unflavoured Pedialyte is not a concern. If your cat is dehydrated, call your vet rather than treating it at home.

Related: Gatorade, Distilled Water, Bone Broth

Why this verdict

Unflavoured Pedialyte is an electrolyte solution that vets sometimes suggest for a dehydrated cat — but only on veterinary advice, in small amounts, and for a short time. It is not an everyday drink, and flavoured versions may contain sweeteners.

Safe serving

Only as your vet directs, in small amounts. Never as a replacement for water or veterinary care.

If your cat ate pedialyte

A small amount of unflavoured Pedialyte is not a concern. If your cat is dehydrated, call your vet rather than treating it at home.

Related foods

Gatorade, Distilled Water, Bone Broth

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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.