Food safety

Can Cats Eat Cabbage?

Safe in small amounts — Cabbage for cats.

Safe in small amounts

Why: Plain cooked cabbage is not toxic to cats. Like other cruciferous vegetables it can cause gas, so keep portions tiny — and skip raw cabbage, which is harder to digest.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain cooked cabbage, occasionally.

If your cat ate cabbage: No action needed for plain cooked cabbage. Expect gas.

Related: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy

Why this verdict

Plain cooked cabbage is not toxic to cats. Like other cruciferous vegetables it can cause gas, so keep portions tiny — and skip raw cabbage, which is harder to digest.

Safe serving

A small piece of plain cooked cabbage, occasionally.

If your cat ate cabbage

No action needed for plain cooked cabbage. Expect gas.

Related foods

Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy

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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.