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Can cats eat chili pepper?

Avoid

Capsaicin burns the mouth and gut, causing drooling and diarrhea.

Don't.

Why

Capsaicin isn't a poison but strongly irritates a cat's mouth and gut, and spicy dishes usually add garlic, onion and salt.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,310 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 89% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 34 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
Calories29 kcal
Protein1.71 g
Fat0.19 g
Carbohydrate6.42 g
Phosphorus38 mg 1,310 mg/1000kcal
Sodium1 mg
Potassium270 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 고추_풋고추_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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