Food safety

Can Cats Eat Bok Choy?

Safe in small amounts — Bok Choy for cats.

Safe in small amounts

Why: Plain cooked bok choy is not toxic to cats. Like other leafy greens it is mostly fibre and water, so a small amount is harmless — but it can cause gas, and raw bok choy is harder to digest.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain cooked bok choy, occasionally. Skip anything stir-fried with garlic, onion or soy sauce.

If your cat ate bok choy: No action needed for plain cooked bok choy. Watch for gas or loose stools.

Related: Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts

Why this verdict

Plain cooked bok choy is not toxic to cats. Like other leafy greens it is mostly fibre and water, so a small amount is harmless — but it can cause gas, and raw bok choy is harder to digest.

Safe serving

A small piece of plain cooked bok choy, occasionally. Skip anything stir-fried with garlic, onion or soy sauce.

If your cat ate bok choy

No action needed for plain cooked bok choy. Watch for gas or loose stools.

Related foods

Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts

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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.