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Can cats eat bread?

A little

A fingernail of plain bread is fine — not raisin, garlic or chocolate bread.

How much

Up to per day 5g about 3 pieces · 1 fingernail-size piece ≈ 2 g

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

PreparationPlain bread, a tiny bit.

Why

Baked bread isn't toxic but is nutritionally empty and salted. Raisin, garlic and chocolate breads carry those ingredients' risks, and raw dough is dangerous.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 280 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 2.5 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 71% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) A little Moderately salty — small amounts. Sodium 1,849 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
Calories279 kcal
Protein9.01 g
Fat4.91 g
Carbohydrate49.68 g
Phosphorus78 mg 280 mg/1000kcal
Sodium516 mg
Potassium98 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 식빵

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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