Food · 🐱 Cats
Can cats eat coffee & caffeine?
✕Toxic for cats
No. Caffeine is toxic to cats and can cause a racing heart and tremors.
Why coffee & caffeine are dangerous
Cats are small, so it takes less caffeine to reach a dangerous dose. Keep coffee grounds, tea bags and caffeine pills away.
Signs of poisoning
- Restlessness
- Vomiting
- Fast heart rate
- Tremors or seizures
How much is dangerous?
Grounds, tea bags or pills can be dangerous even in small amounts.
What to do right now
Call your vet or a pet poison line.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general information, not veterinary advice. If your pet ate something and you’re worried, call your vet or a poison line right away.