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My kitten ate buttered popcorn with nacho cheese. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 3.2 lbs

My 2 month old kitten got into microwavable heavily buttered popcorn that also had nacho cheese powder sprinkled on it i left it where i thought my other cat could not get to it but still somehow did and my kitten looks covered in butter do i need to be worried about any health issues this could cause if she ate or licked anything ??

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on April 24th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may cause gastrointestinal upset or she may be fine depending on the amount eaten and how well tolerated it is. Watch her closely for signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting inappetence, nausea, and/or vomiting. If any of these are observed, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Otherwise, she may be fine. Best of luck!

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