Can Cats Eat Pork? Yes. Here’s Why It Belongs in the Bowl

You’ve probably heard mixed opinions about pork for pets. Let’s clear that up once and for all: cats can eat pork, and many thrive on it when it’s properly sourced and prepared.

1. Pork is a novel protein powerhouse

Pork offers lean, highly digestible protein packed with taurine, iron, and B vitamins. Because many commercial cat foods rely on chicken or fish, pork can be a welcome change for cats with sensitivities or boredom at mealtime.

2. Budget friendly and sustainable

Pork tends to cost less per ounce than rabbit, venison, or many boutique proteins, making it easier to rotate. Rotation means a broader nutrient profile without blowing the budget.

3. What about “cats can’t hunt pigs”?

Content creator Harry (@catnerdharry on Instagram & TikTok) answers this perfectly in her popular reel, “If cats can’t hunt pigs, why feed pork?” Cats in the wild prey on birds or rodents, not pigs or cows. But the goal of a homemade, raw, or freeze-dried diet isn’t to match the animal... It’s to match the nutrients. Pork offers complete amino acid profiles, plenty of moisture, and minerals like iron that mirror what small prey provides.

“Cats definitely cannot hunt pigs or cows, but pork and beef are protein rich, high in amino acids like taurine, and full of the nutrients our obligate carnivores need to thrive.” - @catnerdharry

4. Liver and heart: the nutrient MVPs

• Pork liver: loaded with vitamin A, iron, zinc, and copper for immune health and energy.
• Pork heart: rich in taurine for healthy eyes and cardiac function, plus lean protein to build muscle.

5. Safety first

Always choose human-grade and USDA-inspected pork. Our new Malakai’s Bundle uses single-ingredient pork liver and heart that are freeze-dried to lock in nutrients, with nothing added and nothing taken away.

6. How to serve

Because organ meats are nutrient-dense, a little goes a long way. Use pieces as high-value treats, meal toppers, or training rewards. Rotate with other proteins to keep your cat (and dog) excited and nutritionally balanced.

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