Do your research before giving some of this popped treat to your feline friend. Few things can hit the spot in a dark movie theater or cuddled up on the couch bingeing your favorite show quite like a big bowl of freshly popped popcorn. For many cat owners, the sight of their feline friends holding a large kernel in their paws, munching on the puffy white pieces, is irresistibly adorable. But as with any human food, there are a few things to keep in mind if you're planning to share popcorn with your cat. Can a Cat Eat Popcorn Safely? Yes, but there's a catch. There's nothing in freshly popped popcorn that is toxic to cats, regardless of age or breed. However, that's only true for plain popcorn. Toppings like butter, salt, caramel, and a variety of spices and seasonings like garlic can cause health issues for your cat. "Butter has so much fat in it, your cat can pretty easily develop vomiting or diarrhea from it," says Kaci Angelone, DVM, MS, based in Denver, Colo. "A couple of plain pieces fresh from the bag is fine, but you'll still want to keep the amounts low." There's also not a lot happening from a nutritional standpoint. This means that popcorn is just going to take up a lot of space in your kitty's stomach, without giving much back in terms of vitamins or protein. Corn Is in Cat Food. Why Isn't Popcorn Healthy for Cats? If you look at the ingredients of most commercially available pet foods, some kind of grain—usually corn or cornmeal—is featured prominently.…