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Can cats eat mandarin & orange?

Avoid

Mildly toxic at most, but peel oils and acid upset the stomach — most cats hate the smell anyway.

Don't.

Why

Citrus peel oils (limonene and others) and psoralens can cause vomiting, diarrhea and skin irritation. A piece of flesh is unlikely to harm, but there's no benefit, and cats dislike the smell.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 500 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 96% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 29 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
Calories34 kcal
Protein0.29 g
Fat0.41 g
Carbohydrate8.2 g
Phosphorus17 mg 500 mg/1000kcal
Sodium1 mg
Potassium124 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 귤_신예감_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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