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Can cats eat clams & shellfish?

Avoid

Raw clams destroy vitamin B1; cooked ones are salty and allergenic.

Don't.

Why

Raw clams contain thiaminase, which can cause B1 deficiency. Cooking removes it, but shellfish stay salty and shell fragments are hazardous. Japanese reports link abalone viscera to ear dermatitis in cats.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,573 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Some carbohydrate — keep it occasional. Carbs 16% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Salty — avoid with heart disease. Sodium 4,671 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
Calories82 kcal
Protein12.27 g
Fat0.93 g
Carbohydrate3.2 g
Phosphorus129 mg 1,573 mg/1000kcal
Sodium383 mg
Potassium121 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 바지락_육_생것_대표_평균

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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