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Can cats eat bone broth?

A little

Homemade broth with no salt or onion is fine for hydration — not store-bought stock.

How much

Up to per day 36g about 2 pieces · 1 tablespoon ≈ 15 g

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

PreparationHomemade, fat skimmed, no salt or onion.

Why

Broth can coax low drinkers to take in more water. Store-bought stock and soups often contain salt, onion and garlic. Skim the fat.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 509 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 1 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 20% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 1,364 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
Calories55 kcal
Protein5.56 g
Fat2.42 g
Carbohydrate2.81 g
Phosphorus28 mg 509 mg/1000kcal
Sodium75 mg
Potassium46 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 사골국

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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