Even when honey is store-bought and sealed, it’s still a high-sugar food. But there’s another practical factor: what else might be in it. Flavored honeys can include additives that aren’t cat-friendly, like added sugar syrups or flavoring ingredients.
If you’re considering any honey product around a cat—whether it’s for yourself or as part of cooking—keep it out of reach and store it securely.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Offering honey as “medicine” without veterinary guidance
- Using honey repeatedly to manage symptoms
- Free-pouring from jars without portion control (cats can quickly overdo it)
- Ignoring diabetes risk factors in older cats
