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Can cats eat butter?

Avoid

Pure fat — risks diarrhea and pancreatitis. Don't use it as a hairball remedy.

Don't.

Why

Butter is over 80% fat. The old hairball trick of feeding butter is riskier than purpose-made hairball gels or high-fibre diets.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid No specific data — follow the overall verdict.
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 54% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 348 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones Avoid No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories164 kcal
Protein13.03 g
Fat2.69 g
Carbohydrate22 g
Phosphorus– mg
Sodium57 mg
Potassium– mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 버터

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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