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Can cats eat chicken hearts & gizzards?

OK to give

Cooked hearts and gizzards are taurine-rich treats.

How much

Up to per day 11g about 2 pieces · 1 thumb-tip piece ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationCooked plain, chopped.

Why

Heart muscle is rich in taurine, an essential nutrient for cats. Gizzards are chewy, so chop them. Not the seasoned stir-fried kind.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,076 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 259 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
Calories185 kcal
Protein26.41 g
Fat7.92 g
Carbohydrate0.1 g
Phosphorus199 mg 1,076 mg/1000kcal
Sodium48 mg
Potassium132 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 닭 부산물_심장(염통)_삶은것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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