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Can cats eat persimmon?

A little

A seedless slice of flesh — dried persimmon is too sugary.

How much

Up to per day 10g about 1 pieces · 1 thin slice ≈ 10 g

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

PreparationSeeds and skin removed, small.

Why

Persimmon tannins can form a mass in the stomach (bezoar) and seeds can obstruct. Dried persimmon concentrates the sugar about fourfold.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 333 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 1.5 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 100% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 18 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
Calories57 kcal
Protein0.38 g
Fat0.12 g
Carbohydrate15.13 g
Phosphorus19 mg 333 mg/1000kcal
Sodium1 mg
Potassium157 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 감_단감_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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