Can Cat Eat flour?
Uncooked flour is unsafe, but a tiny amount in a cooked product is not harmful.
CautionGrain
Use Caution
This food should be given with caution and in very small amounts, if at all.
Raw yeast dough can expand in a cat's warm stomach, causing painful bloating and potentially twisting the stomach, which is a medical emergency. The fermenting yeast also produces alcohol, leading to alcohol poisoning.
Detailed Information
Raw yeast dough can expand in a cat's warm stomach, causing painful bloating and potentially twisting the stomach, which is a medical emergency. The fermenting yeast also produces alcohol, leading to alcohol poisoning.
Potential Risks
- Toxic to cats
Recommendations
Never allow a cat to eat raw flour or dough. A small bite of a cooked, plain, flour-based product (like plain bread) is not an emergency, but offers no nutritional value.
Veterinary Advice
Consult with your veterinarian before introducing this food to your cat.
Quick Facts
Safety LevelCaution
CategoryGrain
Last Updated7/24/2025
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
- Veterinary Nutritionist Guidelines
- Pet Food Safety Research