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Can cats eat cranberry?

A little

A few fresh berries are fine — urinary benefits aren't proven in cats.

How much

Up to per day 10g about 7 pieces · 1 berry ≈ 1.5 g

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

PreparationFresh only, halved.

Why

Known for human bladder infections, but evidence in feline urinary disease is weak. Dried cranberries and juice are loaded with sugar. Water intake and therapeutic diets matter more.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 239 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 1.2 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 100% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 43 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
Calories46 kcal
Protein0.46 g
Fat0.13 g
Carbohydrate11.97 g
Phosphorus11 mg 239 mg/1000kcal
Sodium2 mg
Potassium80 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 크랜베리_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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