New research has revealed the food people are most nervous about feeding their cats. 

Experts at Prestige have uncovered what people search for the most when finding out whether their feline friend can eat something or not. 

They analysed Ahrefs data to see which terms come up the most after the query: “can cats eat...”. 

The top food item was cheese, with the term, “can cats eat cheese”, being searched an average of 7.2-thousand times a month over the past year. 

“Can cats eat chocolate” came second with 4.3-thousand searches and “can cats eat eggs” third with 4.1-thousand searches. 

Rounding out the top 5 were strawberries and bananas in joint fourth, and raw chicken in fifth. 

Other surprises in the top 12 list included bread, blueberries, watermelon, rice, and apples with 2.7-thousand, 2.4-thousand, 2.3-thousand, 2.1-thousand, and 1.8-thousand monthly searches respectively. 

Dog Food also made an appearance on the list, with 1.8-thousand searches per month. 

“It’s clear that cat owners want to be extra cautious when it comes to their pets’ diets,” said Olivia Disley from Prestige Granite, who led the research. “Cats can be notoriously curious eaters, and many owners just want reassurance before letting their furry friends try something new.  

“From cheese and chocolate to fruit and even bread, people are clearly searching for answers on what’s safe, and what’s best avoided. It really highlights how much care and thought goes into even the smallest feeding decisions. 

“While some foods, like eggs or small amounts of certain fruits, can be fine in moderation, others can be surprisingly harmful.  Chocolate, for example, is toxic to cats, and even dairy products like cheese can cause stomach upset.  

“The fact that so many people are asking these questions shows how confusing pet nutrition can be.  

“We always encourage owners to check with a vet before introducing anything new, it’s the best way to make sure your cat stays happy, healthy, and purring.”