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My cat keeps begging for mayonnaise. Is it safe for her to eat?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

My cat is always begging for mayonnaise, she got a taste of it one time when I was making a sandwich. Now I give her a very small taste when I open the refrigerator. Is this bad fo her, should I stop.

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Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2019

A tiny bit (literally 1 lick) is unlikely to cause an issue, even if you do it multiple times a week. Avoid giving it to her in any significant quantity, though, as it could potentially cause some pancreatitis due to the relatively high fat content. It could also lead to weight gain or gastroenteritis if she's getting too much.
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