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Can cats eat cinnamon?

Avoid

Powder irritates the mouth and airways; cinnamon oil risks liver toxicity.

Don't.

Why

Inhaled cinnamon powder causes coughing; eaten in quantity it can cause vomiting or low blood sugar. Cinnamon oil contains phenolic compounds cats can't break down (see essential oils).

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 181 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 93% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 52 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
Calories349 kcal
Protein3.63 g
Fat1.15 g
Carbohydrate80.93 g
Phosphorus63 mg 181 mg/1000kcal
Sodium18 mg
Potassium700 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 계피_분말화한것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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