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Can cats eat dried pollock (unsalted)?

A little

A few strands of unsalted pet-grade dried pollock make a good treat; human pollock strips are salted.

How much

Up to per day 5g about 5 pieces · 1 strand ≈ 1 g

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

PreparationUnsalted, soaked, shredded.

Why

Nearly 80% protein dried white fish. Human snacks are salted or seasoned. It's fairly high in phosphorus, so cut back with kidney disease. Soaking adds water.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease A little Above the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line — keep it small. Phosphorus 2,065 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 1,369 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
Calories339 kcal
Protein73.18 g
Fat3.09 g
Carbohydrate0.32 g
Phosphorus700 mg 2,065 mg/1000kcal
Sodium464 mg
Potassium1154 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 북어_육_말린것_대표_평균

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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