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Can cats eat sugar?

Avoid

Cats can't taste it — it only adds sugar.

Don't.

Why

Cats lack sweet receptors, so sugar doesn't even improve taste for them — it only raises obesity and diabetes risk.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 0 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 100% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 3 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
Calories387 kcal
Protein0 g
Fat0.01 g
Carbohydrate99.96 g
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium1 mg
Potassium1 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 설탕_백설탕

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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