My cat loves sweetcorn. Can my cat safely eat it, and how much?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am assuming by corn flakes you mean a human breakfast cereal. It is ok if Felix eats some, it won't hurt him and it's not toxic. It just shouldn't be his main source of nutrition, he should be eating 95% of a balance cat food either canned or dry. But like I said as a treat or by accident if he eats a corn flake it shouldn't hurt him. Hope this helps!

Plain popcorn is fine for them to eat occasionally, but I would limit it to only a few (3-5)pieces at a time, because cats are designed to mostly eat animal - based food. I would also make sure that it doesn't contain too much salt.

Many young cats like to chew on plant material like grass and leaves, so this may be why corn husks appeal to him. They are not toxic to cats, but if he eats large amounts I would be concerned about causing a possible intestinal obstruction since they are not easily digestible. I would recommend looking for a safer outlet for Spock's chewing and eating behavior - you could try getting him some cat grass to grow inside (available at many pet stores) or even providing a rawhide strip or dental chew similar to what is used for dogs as some cats enjoy these items also.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would try to discourage or prevent him from eating it. Small amounts likely wouldn't be a problem but a lot could cause an upset stomach or a blockage. I would store the chicken feed where he can't get it and when you feed the chickens keep him out. Have a good day!

Cantaloupe is not toxic to cats, and should be safe to give in occasional, small amounts. However, I would not recommend giving large quantities of cantaloupe regularly since cats are obligate carnivores and do not require fruit as a part of a balanced diet. Too much cantaloupe could lead to vomiting and/or diarrhea.

People food is just that – food for people. Cats are obligate carnivores, and as such, have a delicate balance of protein, carbohydrates, fat, and vitamins and minerals that must be maintained. Cats should eat a balanced high quality diet in order to meet all of their nutritional needs. Unbalanced diets with vitamin/mineral imbalances risk a variety of health problems. Home cooked diets are not as commonly recommended, but are preferred by some cats and pet owners. If you opt to go down this road, a carefully crafted recipe by a specialist in veterinary nutrition should be used with proper vitamin and mineral supplementation. Even with a commercial diet, occasional treats of boiled white meat chicken, turkey, salmon, or tuna can be perfectly fine in small quantities.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cats and dogs are actually lactose intolerant and dairy products can cause tummy upset consisting of vomiting and/or diarrhea. If Tilly tolerates yogurt just give it in moderation. I hope this helps!