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Can cats eat black pepper?

Avoid

Not toxic in small amounts, but it causes sneezing and gut irritation.

Don't.

Why

Piperine irritates mucous membranes. A dusting on meat isn't a crisis, but there's no reason to add it.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 239 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 67% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 704 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
Calories398 kcal
Protein7.2 g
Fat13.6 g
Carbohydrate66.4 g
Phosphorus95 mg 239 mg/1000kcal
Sodium280 mg
Potassium1400 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 후추_ 검은색_ 가루

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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