Grains & bread · updated 2026-09-12
Can cats eat rice?
Plain cooked rice in small amounts.
Why
Safe and sometimes used with boiled chicken for a cat with an upset stomach, but cats get little from grain. Not a regular food.
How to serve it
A teaspoon or two of plain cooked rice mixed into food, short-term.
If they eat too much
Loose stools if it replaces too much of the normal diet.
How much rice for my cat?
A daily maximum for a healthy adult cat, kept inside the 10% treat rule. Enter body weight.
Up to 4 g a day — about a teaspoon · boiled, plain.
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 rice is the classic upset-stomach food. Can dogs eat rice? →
Related foods for cats
- BreadIn moderation
- CornIn moderation
- OatmealIn moderation
- PastaIn moderation
- ApplesIn moderation
- BananasIn 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.