7 Foods You Shouldn’t Give Your Cat | November 24, 2025

We love them, pamper them, and sometimes even feed them what we eat. However, some foods we consume daily are dangerous, even toxic, to our feline companions. Even in small amounts, the effects can be serious.

Here are 7 foods to avoid and 3 good reasons to choose a diet that’s truly suitable for your cat.
7 foods cats should know about and which are forbidden.

Alcohol: Imminent Threat:
Even in small doses, alcohol is extremely harmful to cats. It can cause neurological disorders, liver damage, and even coma.

You should avoid: all alcoholic beverages, as well as some medical and cosmetic products containing alcohol (perfumes, disinfectants, etc.).

Chocolate: A Deceptive Sweetness
Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant that cats can’t excrete properly. It’s one of the most well-known toxins.

Possible symptoms include vomiting, tremors, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmia.
Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are the most toxic.