Food safety
Can Cats Eat Canned Chicken?
Safe in small amounts — Canned Chicken for cats.
Why this verdict
Plain canned chicken packed in water is a convenient protein for cats. Check the label: many canned chickens are high in salt, and some contain onion or garlic flavouring. Rinse it and choose the plainest option.
Safe serving
A tablespoon or two of plain canned chicken in water, as an occasional treat.
If your cat ate canned chicken
No action needed for plain canned chicken. If it was heavily salted or seasoned with onion or garlic, watch for vomiting or lethargy and call your vet if unsure.
Related foods
Beef, Canned Salmon, Scrambled Eggs
Check another food
Back to the Food-Safety Checker to check all 90 foods, or see the beginner feeding guide and the feeding estimator.
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.