Can I give my cat ice cubes?

Yes, and many cats love it. A few ice cubes dropped in the water bowl chill the water down, which some cats prefer, and the bobbing cubes also serve as light entertainment. Cats will sometimes bat them around between drinks. Ice doesn’t cause health problems for healthy cats; it’s just cold water in solid form. Avoid letting your cat chew big cubes hard enough to risk a tooth; smaller cubes or shaved ice are friendlier in that regard. If your cat ignores the ice entirely, that’s also fine. She just isn’t temperature-sensitive about her water.