Food safety

Can Cats Eat Cantaloupe?

Safe in small amounts — Cantaloupe for cats.

Safe in small amounts

Why: Cantaloupe flesh is not toxic to cats. It is mostly water and sugar, so it is an occasional treat at most. Remove the rind and seeds, which can cause stomach upset or a blockage.

Safe serving: One small cube of ripe cantaloupe flesh as an occasional treat.

If your cat ate cantaloupe: No action needed for flesh. If your cat ate rind or seeds, watch for vomiting or constipation and call your vet if it persists.

Related: Bananas, Blueberries, Blackberries

Why this verdict

Cantaloupe flesh is not toxic to cats. It is mostly water and sugar, so it is an occasional treat at most. Remove the rind and seeds, which can cause stomach upset or a blockage.

Safe serving

One small cube of ripe cantaloupe flesh as an occasional treat.

If your cat ate cantaloupe

No action needed for flesh. If your cat ate rind or seeds, watch for vomiting or constipation and call your vet if it persists.

Related foods

Bananas, Blueberries, Blackberries

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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.