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Can cats eat chicken skin?

Avoid

Mostly fat — risks diarrhea and pancreatitis.

Don't.

Why

Chicken skin is around 350 kcal per 100 g, mostly fat. Fried or seasoned skin adds salt and onion powder.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 322 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 165 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
Calories351 kcal
Protein12.6 g
Fat31.6 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Phosphorus113 mg 322 mg/1000kcal
Sodium58 mg
Potassium131 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 닭고기_토종_껍질

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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