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Is it safe for my 8-week-old kitten to eat small pieces of bread?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi my dad gave my 8 week old some pieces of white bread with some cat food and was wondering if that was ok?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 12th, 2017

It is not ideal to feed your pets people food like bread however a small amount should be ok and should not harm your cat. If you do decide to give people food as treats, do so in only small amounts. Use foods that are bland and easily digestible (like a small piece of bread) and have low calories. One of the biggest problems with feeding people food to pets is that it can cause them to become overweight. It can also make them picky eaters in the future.

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