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Can cats eat chili powder?

Avoid

Capsaicin irritates the mouth and gut — even the smell makes cats sneeze.

Don't.

Why

Chili powder isn't a poison but strongly irritates the mouth, eyes and gut, and spicy dishes usually add garlic and scallion.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,072 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 76% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 41 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
Calories319 kcal
Protein13.29 g
Fat8.4 g
Carbohydrate60.62 g
Phosphorus342 mg 1,072 mg/1000kcal
Sodium13 mg
Potassium2541 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 고춧가루_분말화한것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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