Meat · updated 2026-09-12
Can cats eat liver?
Small cooked pieces, occasionally.
Why
Cats love liver, but vitamin A toxicity is a real risk with frequent feeding, causing painful bone changes.
How to serve it
A small cooked piece once or twice a week at most.
If they eat too much
Stiffness, lethargy with chronic excess; diarrhoea short-term.
How much liver for my cat?
A daily maximum for a healthy adult cat, kept inside the 10% treat rule. Enter body weight.
Up to 1 g a day — a pea-sized piece · cooked, occasional.
Treats of all kinds should stay under about 10% of daily calories. Puppies, kittens, seniors and pets with a medical condition: ask your vet first.
And for dogs?
In moderation. Yes, a little — too much causes vitamin A toxicity. Can dogs eat liver? →
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This guide is general information for healthy adult cats, based on published veterinary guidance (ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, AKC, VCA). It is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your cat's weight, age and medical history. If you are unsure, ask them before sharing any human food.