Vegetables · updated 2026-09-12
Can cats eat pumpkin?
Yes — a teaspoon of plain purée helps hairballs and digestion.
Why
Vets often recommend plain pumpkin for cats with constipation or hairballs. Plain only.
How to serve it
Half to one teaspoon mixed into wet food.
If they eat too much
Loose stools if overfed.
How much pumpkin for my cat?
A daily maximum for a healthy adult cat, kept inside the 10% treat rule. Enter body weight.
Up to 2 g a day — a pea-sized piece · plain purée.
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?
Safe. Yes — plain cooked pumpkin is a digestive helper. Can dogs eat pumpkin? →
Related foods for cats
- BroccoliIn moderation
- CarrotsIn moderation
- CeleryIn moderation
- CucumberSafe
- GarlicToxic
- Green beansIn moderation
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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.