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Can cats eat strawberries?

Ask your vet about your own pet. This page is general information from the sources below.

Yes, cats can have strawberries as an occasional treat. PDSA lists strawberries as safe for cats in small amounts as an occasional treat. Cats are meat-eaters, so fruit is never a replacement for their food. A small plain piece now and then. PDSA says strawberries need no special prep, unlike apples, mangoes and peaches, which have seeds or stones to remove.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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SafeFine as an occasional treat.

Why

PDSA lists strawberries as safe for cats in small amounts as an occasional treat. Cats are meat-eaters, so fruit is never a replacement for their food.

How to serve it

A small plain piece now and then.

Good to know

PDSA says strawberries need no special prep, unlike apples, mangoes and peaches, which have seeds or stones to remove.

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 strawberries 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.

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