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Can cats eat pumpkin?

A little

A teaspoon of cooked pumpkin is sometimes used to firm up or ease stools.

How much

Up to per day 10g about 2 pieces · 1 teaspoon ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationSteamed and mashed, nothing added.

Why

Its fiber is sometimes mixed in, a teaspoon at a time, for loose stools or constipation. Not pie filling or sweetened porridge. If it doesn't help, don't keep increasing — look for the cause.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 727 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 1.5 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 94% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 0 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
Calories66 kcal
Protein1.72 g
Fat0.84 g
Carbohydrate15.45 g
Phosphorus48 mg 727 mg/1000kcal
Sodium0 mg
Potassium435 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 호박_단호박_찐것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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