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Can cats eat oysters?

Avoid

Raw oysters risk norovirus and Vibrio; even cooked they're very high in zinc and salt.

Don't.

Why

Raw oysters carry bacterial and viral risk. Oysters are extremely high in zinc, and salted oyster is cured.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,400 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Some carbohydrate — keep it occasional. Carbs 28% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Salty — avoid with heart disease. Sodium 3,500 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
Calories100 kcal
Protein9.9 g
Fat3.6 g
Carbohydrate7.1 g
Phosphorus140 mg 1,400 mg/1000kcal
Sodium350 mg
Potassium180 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 굴류_참굴_육_삶은것_대표_평균

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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