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Can cats eat mackerel (cooked)?

A little

A little unsalted cooked flesh — salted mackerel is out.

How much

Up to per day 7.1g about 1.4 pieces · 1 thumb-tip piece ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationFresh, cooked unsalted, deboned.

Why

Oily fish rich in omega-3 but also fatty. Spoiled mackerel can cause histamine poisoning, and salted mackerel is cured. Remove all bones.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 747 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 335 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
Calories281 kcal
Protein22.6 g
Fat22.6 g
Carbohydrate0.3 g
Phosphorus210 mg 747 mg/1000kcal
Sodium94 mg
Potassium280 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 고등어류_고등어_육_삶은것_수입_평균

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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