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Can cats eat plain yogurt?

A little

Unsweetened plain, up to a teaspoon — no sweetened or xylitol products.

How much

Up to per day 15g about 3 pieces · 1 teaspoon ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationPlain unsweetened only.

Why

Fermentation lowers lactose, so it's gentler than milk. A teaspoon is too little for a meaningful probiotic effect, and flavoured or sweetened kinds are sugary.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease A little No specific data — follow the overall verdict.
  • Diabetes OK to give At this portion it is only 0.6 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 28% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 613 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones A little Contains calcium — limit with calcium oxalate stones.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories62 kcal
Protein3.27 g
Fat3.49 g
Carbohydrate4.3 g
Phosphorus– mg
Sodium38 mg
Potassium– mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 무가당 플레인요거트

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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