Can cats eat blueberries?
Ask your vet about your own pet. This page is general information from the sources below.
Yes, cats can have blueberries as an occasional treat. Pet Poison Helpline says blueberries are a safe, low-calorie treat for cats and dogs, and PDSA lists them as safe for cats in small amounts. A few plain berries as a rare treat. Pet Poison Helpline calls blueberries a low-calorie treat for both cats and dogs, so they make a gentle choice among fruits.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Why
Pet Poison Helpline says blueberries are a safe, low-calorie treat for cats and dogs, and PDSA lists them as safe for cats in small amounts.
How to serve it
A few plain berries as a rare treat.
Good to know
Pet Poison Helpline calls blueberries a low-calorie treat for both cats and dogs, so they make a gentle choice among fruits.
Already ate it?
If your pet ate a lot, or you are worried, call your vet. Say what was eaten, how much and when, and have your pet's weight ready.
Poison emergency? Call now
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435, 24 hours a day, every day. A consultation fee may apply.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661, 24/7. $99 per incident, follow-up calls included.
Or call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
For the children
"A grown-up can give cats a little blueberries now and then. Their own food is still their dinner."
A job: Be the label reader. Before a grown-up shares any food with the cat, check this page, and ask a grown-up if the food is not on it.
This page is general information from the sources below, not veterinary advice. Your own vet knows your cat. Cats differ.
Sources
- Pet Poison Helpline: Learn Which Human Food Is Safe For Dogs (checked October 29, 2026)
- VCA Animal Hospitals: Treats to skip and treats to share with your pet (checked October 29, 2026)
- PDSA: The best diet for your cat (checked October 29, 2026)