Can Cats Eat Nutella?

☠️ Toxic

✅ Cross-checked against veterinary poison-control guidance · Oct 2026 audit

⚠️ Educational info only. If your pet just ate something and looks unwell, skip the reading and call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (US): (855) 764-7661.

No. Nutella contains cocoa — a smaller dose than a chocolate bar, but still toxic territory.

Why it’s a problem

Nutella is cocoa, sugar and palm oil built around hazelnuts, so every spoonful carries theobromine that cats clear slowly. The dose per lick is smaller than in dark chocolate, but cats are small animals and the sugar and fat add stomach upset on top.

How to serve it safely

Keep jars tightly closed and clean knife and spoon between uses — cats will lick a left-out utensil clean.

Warning signs to watch for

Vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, tremors and rapid breathing within hours; smaller licks may cause only stomach upset.

When to call the vet

Call a vet or pet poison hotline for any meaningful Nutella exposure, describing the amount and your cat’s weight.

Common questions

Is it mainly the hazelnuts that are the problem?

No — the nuts are the least of it. Cocoa, sugar and palm oil do the damage.

More foods for cats

Salmon✅ SafeYes, when fully cooked and unseasoned. Salmon is a nutritious fish most cats enjoy.Tuna⚠️ In ModerationOccasional small amounts only — tuna should be a treat, never a meal.Cow’s Milk🚫 Not RecommendedBetter to skip it. Most adult cats are lactose intolerant and milk gives them stomach upset.Garlic☠️ ToxicNo. Garlic is poisonous to cats — even more potent per gram than onion.Cooked Eggs✅ SafeYes, fully cooked and plain. Eggs are a protein-rich treat cats usually enjoy.Cheese⚠️ In ModerationSmall bites are usually fine, but many cats cannot digest dairy well.

This page is general educational information, not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Every pet is different — if your animal ate something concerning, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.