Hahaha, the cat also eats YOU???
This is a fun take on Snake - adding something that chases you. I like it! Game jam games are the perfect chance to experiment with the simple classics and you nailed it. Well done!
I think the strawberries need a little tweaking. The speed boost almost felt like a detriment due to the loss of control. Since they're there to help put distance between you and the cat (a good thing to add!), why not try making them slow down the cat instead of speed you up? Maybe collecting a yarn ball or catnip leaf stuns/distracts the cat for a few seconds, letting you put distance between you?
Cool game. And congrats on making this in such a short time. Keep making cool games!