Why
VCA lists raisins with grapes and currants as foods to avoid for pets. Watch baked goods and trail mix, which often hide them.
What to do instead
- Keep raisins, raisin bread and trail mix out of reach.
Warning signs
- Call your vet if your cat eats some.
If your cat ate raisins
- Note how much your cat ate and when, and keep any packaging.
- Call your vet, an emergency clinic, ASPCA Animal Poison Control ((888) 426-4435) or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661).
- Don't make your cat vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Other fruit: quick answers
| Food | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus fruit | Avoid | Best avoided. Citrus oils and acid can irritate, though a small taste usually only upsets the stomach. |
| Bananas | Small amounts | A small piece now and then. Bananas are safe but high in sugar. |
| Coconut | Small amounts | A very small amount is unlikely to cause harm, but it can upset the stomach. |
| Peaches | Small amounts | A small piece of peeled flesh is fine. Never the pit, stem or leaves. |
| Watermelon | Small amounts | A little seedless flesh is fine. Remove the rind and seeds. |
| Grapes | Toxic | No. Grapes are on vets' do-not-feed lists for pets. |
Rules for any new food
- Plain is the rule: no salt, butter, oil, onion, garlic, sugar or sweeteners. Most of the danger in human food comes from what is added to it.
- Keep all treats under 10% of your cat's daily calories . The rest should come from a complete cat food.
- Check labels for onion and garlic powder, which turn up in stock, gravy, baby food and seasoned meat.
- If your cat has a health condition, such as diabetes, kidney disease or a sensitive stomach, ask your vet before adding any new food.
Frequently asked questions
Are raisins safe for cats?
No. Raisins are on vets' toxic lists for pets, just like grapes.
What should I do if my cat ate raisins?
Call your vet, an emergency clinic, or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 right away. Note how much your cat ate and when.
Sources
- VCA Animal Hospitals, "Can You Feed Pets Certain Fruits and Veggies?"
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control, "People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets"
Checked October 17, 2026. We are a reference, not a vet: if in doubt, call yours. How we check.