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Can cats eat spinach?

A little

A little blanched leaf is fine — skip it with a stone history.

How much

Up to per day 10g about 2 pieces · a few small leaves ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationBlanched plain, chopped.

Why

Spinach is one of the highest-oxalate vegetables. A little is fine for healthy cats, but cats with calcium oxalate stones should avoid it. Seasoned Korean side dishes include garlic and soy sauce.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease A little High ratio, but this portion has only 8 mg phosphorus. Phosphorus 2,586 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give At this portion it is only 0.5 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 67% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 793 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones Avoid Very high in oxalate — avoid with calcium oxalate stones.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories29 kcal
Protein3.35 g
Fat0.39 g
Carbohydrate4.86 g
Phosphorus75 mg 2,586 mg/1000kcal
Sodium23 mg
Potassium691 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 시금치_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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