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Can cats eat apple?

A little

A thin slice without seeds or core — never the seeds.

How much

Up to per day 15g about 1.5 pieces · 1 thin slice ≈ 10 g

4 kg adult cat, treats ≤10% of ~200 kcal/day

PreparationSeeds and core out, thin slices.

Why

The flesh is fine, but seeds contain cyanogenic amygdalin. A few seeds won't poison a cat, but there's no reason to risk it, and hard chunks can choke.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 175 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 2.1 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 99% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 0 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones OK to give No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories57 kcal
Protein0.2 g
Fat0.66 g
Carbohydrate14.11 g
Phosphorus10 mg 175 mg/1000kcal
Sodium0 mg
Potassium111 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 사과_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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