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Onion

Dangerous

Never — extremely toxic to cats. Far more dangerous than for dogs.

Vegetables

Garlic

Dangerous

Never — 5× more concentrated than onion. Extremely toxic to cats.

Vegetables

Chives

Dangerous

Never — allium family, toxic to cats.

Vegetables

Leek

Dangerous

Never — allium family, highly toxic to cats.

Vegetables

Rhubarb

Toxic

Never — oxalic acid damages the kidneys.

Vegetables

Potato

Caution

Raw potatoes are toxic — cooked plain potato is OK in moderation.

Vegetables

Tomatoes

Caution

Ripe red flesh OK in small amounts — green parts are toxic.

Vegetables

Spinach

Caution

Very small amounts OK — regular feeding causes kidney stress.

Vegetables

Kale

Caution

Very small amounts only — isothiocyanates and oxidative risk.

Vegetables

Carrot

Safe

Yes — safe crunchy snack in small amounts.

Vegetables

Pumpkin

Safe

Yes — excellent for digestion.

Vegetables

Cucumber

Safe

Yes — safe hydrating snack.

Vegetables

Green Beans

Safe

Yes — safe in small amounts.

Vegetables

Sweet Potato

Safe

Yes (cooked) — nutritious in small amounts.

Vegetables

Peas

Safe

Yes — safe in small amounts.

Vegetables

Basil

Safe

Yes — basil is on the ASPCA's non-toxic plant list and is safe for cats.

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