Can Cats Eat Lemon

Cats love jumping on the kitchen counters – Question is – Can cats eat lemon?

In short – No

Lemon is toxic to cats

So you should keep them away from your little furbaby

It can be dangerous

The good news is – Cats avoid anything citrus scents

I highly doubt your cat would go and take a nibble out of a lemon

But to be on the safe side

Don’t let your cat anywhere near a lemon

Could lemon kill cats?

Let’s find out

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Can Lemon Kill Cats?

Lemon won’t kill your cat but it can cause a lot of health problems

You see, the substance that is found in lemons (Cirus Limon) is toxic to your cat

We Humans can digest lemons without any problems

But for cats it’s a different story

The toxic compound in lemon can cause your cat skin burns after exposure to sunlight

Look at it like this

Every part of the lemon is toxic to your cat and can potentially be deadly

If your cat has by chance ate a lemon

This is what could happen and the symptoms to look out for

What Happens If a Cat Eats lemon?

If your cat has eaten a lemon

These are the symptoms that can develop

• Diarrhea
• Excessive Drooling
• Vomiting
• Potential Photo-sensitivity
• Depression
• Lethargy
• Skin irritation
• Weakness
• Tremors
• Low Blood Pressure

If your cat is showing these symptoms then take your cat to the vets immediately

If you’ve seen your cat take a bite out of a lemon

Again, straight to the vets

What About Lemon Juice – Can I Put Lemon Juice On My Cat?

According to cuteness.com you can actually put lemon juice on your cat

Not raw lemon juice

But you can create a home remedy to kill fleas on your cat

I was actually surprised by this too

Here’s how you can do it

You want to make sure the solution is gentle enough to use on a cat skin that is sensitive

Boil water with one or two lemons (Cut up)

Let the water steep in the water for several hours

Remove any lemon particles out of the mixture and pour into a spray bottle

Apply on your cats skin thoroughly

Make sure you don’t get any in your cats eyes!

I am not recommending this method 

This is a home made remedy from this source 

It is also backed up by vetnaturally

I personally have never done this nor would I try it

If you want to get rid of fleas on your cat then it’s best to purchase flea drops or tablets

If Cats Can’t Lemon – What Fruits Can Cats Eat?

Cats are carnivores

So they don’t need fruits or vegetables in order to remain healthy

But you can give it to them as a high calorie treat (In moderation)

Here’s some safe fruits you can give to your cat (source)

• Asparagus (Steamed)
• Baked Carrots
• Bananas – Check out my article Can Cats Eat Bananas 
• Blueberries
• Carrots (Steamed)
• Cooked Winter Squash
• Green Beans Or Broccoli (Steamed Only)
• Melon
• Peas
• Pumpkin
• Spinach

These should be given in moderation – like a treat

I personally give my cat treats that are made for cats

If you like to give your cat fruits that’s entirely up to you

Can Cats Eat Lemon Cake?

So cats can’t and should not eat lemons

But what about lemon cake?

The same applies

Your cat should not eat lemon cakes too

To be on the safe side don’t allow your cat to have lemon cake

It’s best to stick with cat food and cat treats that are meant for cats

Wrapping It Up

Can cats eat lemon? The answer is no

It’s toxic to your cat and is very dangerous

I’m sure you don’t want anything bad happening to your little furbaby

Lemon can cause a lot of problems as mentioned in the article

Keep lemon away from your cat and anything that has got to do with lemon such as lemon cake

It’s for the best and safety for your furbaby