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Can cats eat kimchi?

Avoid

Chili, garlic, scallion, fermented fish and salt — rinsing doesn't fix it.

Don't.

Why

Kimchi's garlic and scallion cause anemia, chili irritates the gut, and fish sauce and salt add sodium. Rinsing doesn't remove what has soaked in.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid No specific data — follow the overall verdict.
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 78% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Salty — avoid with heart disease. Sodium 11,095 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
Calories42 kcal
Protein1.69 g
Fat0.32 g
Carbohydrate8.18 g
Phosphorus– mg
Sodium466 mg
Potassium– mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 배추김치

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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