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Can cats eat fresh tuna (cooked)?

A little

A little cooked tuna is fine; often means mercury and picky eating.

How much

Up to per day 16g about 3 pieces · 1 thumb-tip piece ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationCooked, occasionally.

Why

Tuna is a large predatory fish that accumulates mercury, and its strong flavour can lead to food refusal. Raw sashimi carries parasite risk.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,653 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 298 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
Calories124 kcal
Protein27.8 g
Fat1.2 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Phosphorus205 mg 1,653 mg/1000kcal
Sodium37 mg
Potassium449 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 다랑어류_황다랑어_육_찐것_수입_평균

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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