Food safety

Can Cats Eat Raisins?

Toxic — call your vet now — Raisins for cats.

Toxic — call your vet now

Why: Raisins are dried grapes, and they carry the same kidney-failure risk as fresh grapes. The toxin is still unidentified, so there is no safe amount — a few raisins can be enough to make a cat seriously ill.

If your cat ate raisins: Call your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 immediately, even if your cat seems fine. Note how many were eaten and when. Vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite or not urinating are emergency signs.

Related: Grapes & Raisins, Blueberries, Cranberry Juice

Why this verdict

Raisins are dried grapes, and they carry the same kidney-failure risk as fresh grapes. The toxin is still unidentified, so there is no safe amount — a few raisins can be enough to make a cat seriously ill.

If your cat ate raisins

Call your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 immediately, even if your cat seems fine. Note how many were eaten and when. Vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite or not urinating are emergency signs.

Related foods

Grapes & Raisins, Blueberries, Cranberry Juice

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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.