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Can cats eat lamb (cooked)?

OK to give

Plain cooked lean lamb is fine — trim the fat.

How much

Up to per day 9.8g about 2 pieces · 1 thumb-tip piece ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationCooked, fat trimmed, chopped.

Why

A common cat-food protein. It's fattier, so trim it; lamb skewers are heavily spiced and salted.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 683 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 180 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
Calories205 kcal
Protein18.8 g
Fat15.3 g
Carbohydrate0.1 g
Phosphorus140 mg 683 mg/1000kcal
Sodium37 mg
Potassium230 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 양고기_외국산_다리_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24