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My cat ate corn flakes. Is it safe for cats to eat human cereal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 29 days old | 0.44 lbs

Can a cat eat corn flakes?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 18th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am assuming by corn flakes you mean a human breakfast cereal. It is ok if Felix eats some, it won't hurt him and it's not toxic. It just shouldn't be his main source of nutrition, he should be eating 95% of a balance cat food either canned or dry. But like I said as a treat or by accident if he eats a corn flake it shouldn't hurt him. Hope this helps!

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