Can cats eat energy drinks?
Quick verdict
Unsafe
Key risk
Caffeine can cause tremors, a racing heart and seizures.
Why
Energy drinks are highly caffeinated and toxic to cats.
Can cats eat energy drinks, and why?
Energy drinks are highly caffeinated and toxic to cats. Caffeine can cause tremors, a racing heart and seizures.
Cats are obligate carnivores: they must get most of their nutrition from meat and need nutrients such as taurine that only animal products provide. They lack some enzymes for processing plants and carbohydrates, so fruit and veg offer little benefit and can upset their stomach; many cats are also lactose intolerant.
Warning — what to watch for
Caffeine can cause tremors, a racing heart and seizures.
If your cat has eaten energy drinks, don’t wait for symptoms — contact your vet immediately, or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 (24/7, UK). Signs of a problem can include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, tremors or loss of appetite.
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Frequently asked questions
Can cats eat energy drinks?
Unsafe. Energy drinks are highly caffeinated and toxic to cats.
What happens if my cat eats energy drinks?
Caffeine can cause tremors, a racing heart and seizures. If your cat has eaten energy drinks, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is energy drinks poisonous to cats?
Unsafe. Energy drinks are highly caffeinated and toxic to cats.
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