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Can cats eat crab (cooked)?

A little

A little cooked crab meat is fine — no shell.

How much

Up to per day 22g about 4 pieces · 1 thumb-tip piece ≈ 5 g

4 kg adult cat, treats ≤10% of ~200 kcal/day

PreparationCooked, shell fully removed.

Why

Crab meat is protein but fairly salty, and some cats are seafood-allergic. No raw crab or marinated crab, and shells are sharp.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease A little Above the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line — keep it small. Phosphorus 2,543 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Salty — avoid with heart disease. Sodium 4,293 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones OK to give No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories92 kcal
Protein17.88 g
Fat0.74 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Phosphorus234 mg 2,543 mg/1000kcal
Sodium395 mg
Potassium259 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 게류_꽃게_육_찐것_대표_평균

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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