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Can cats eat turkey (cooked)?

OK to give

Plain cooked meat is fine; deli turkey slices are salty.

How much

Up to per day 11g about 2 pieces · 1 thumb-tip piece ≈ 5 g

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

PreparationCooked, skin and bones removed.

Why

A protein treat much like chicken. Skip skin, bones and gravy (onion, salt).

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,180 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 545 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
Calories189 kcal
Protein28.55 g
Fat7.39 g
Carbohydrate0.06 g
Phosphorus223 mg 1,180 mg/1000kcal
Sodium103 mg
Potassium239 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 칠면조고기_수입산(미국산)_구운것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24