Can cats eat coconut?
Also called: coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut water
Caution
Small amounts are unlikely to cause serious harm, but can upset the stomach.
Only a little, if any. Small amounts of coconut are unlikely to cause serious harm, but the flesh and milk of fresh coconut contain oils that can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea.
When it's a problem
- The oils in fresh coconut flesh and milk can cause stomach upset, loose stools and diarrhoea.
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
the flesh and milk of fresh coconuts do contain oils that may cause stomach upset, loose stools and diarrhea.
Read "People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
the flesh and milk of fresh coconuts do contain oils that may cause stomach upset, loose stools and diarrhea.
When ingested in small amounts, coconut and coconut-based products are not likely to cause serious harm to your pet.
Read "People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
the flesh and milk of fresh coconuts do contain oils that may cause stomach upset, loose stools and diarrhea.
When ingested in small amounts, coconut and coconut-based products are not likely to cause serious harm to your pet.
Read "People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets"
Checked 9 October 2026