Oatmeal

Q: Can cats eat Oatmeal? — CatToxic

Safe: Yes — plain cooked oatmeal is safe in small amounts. Plain cooked oatmeal is safe for cats in small amounts and provides soluble fiber and B vitamins. It should be cooked in water, not milk, and served plain with no sugar or additives. Cats are obligate carnivores and don't need grains, but a small amount is not harmful.

Safe

Verdict

Yes — plain cooked oatmeal is safe in small amounts.

Source: ASPCA

Verdict

Plain cooked oatmeal is safe for cats in small amounts and provides soluble fiber and B vitamins. It should be cooked in water, not milk, and served plain with no sugar or additives. Cats are obligate carnivores and don't need grains, but a small amount is not harmful.

Symptoms to watch for

• none from plain oatmeal

What to do

Cook in water, serve plain and cooled. A teaspoon mixed into food occasionally is fine.

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