Can pets eat oatmeal (cooked, plain)?

SAFE. Plain cooked oats are fine and a decent fiber source — no sugar, no flavored packets (xylitol risk).

OK IN SMALL AMOUNTS. Non-toxic; a spoonful of plain cooked oats occasionally.

Dogs SAFE

Plain cooked oats are fine and a decent fiber source — no sugar, no flavored packets (xylitol risk).

Cats OK IN SMALL AMOUNTS

Non-toxic; a spoonful of plain cooked oats occasionally.

Why

Plain = fine; flavored packets = sugar/xylitol.