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Can cats eat oatmeal?

A little

A teaspoon of water-cooked oatmeal is fine — not granola.

How much

Up to per day 3.9g about 0.8 pieces · 1 teaspoon ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationCooked in water, nothing added.

Why

Oats are a fibrous grain and not toxic. Avoid oatmeal made with milk, sugar or raisins, and granola.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease A little No specific data — follow the overall verdict.
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 2.6 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 52% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 76 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
Calories510 kcal
Protein5.91 g
Fat24.43 g
Carbohydrate66.52 g
Phosphorus– mg
Sodium39 mg
Potassium– mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 오트밀

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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