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Is cat meat illegal in Germany?

Yes. Cat meat is banned in Germany. Its food law bans producing or selling cat, dog or monkey meat.

Animal Food Hygiene Ordinance s.22(1a): prohibited to obtain or place on the market meat of dogs (Canidae), cats (Felidae) or monkeys for human consumption (gesetze-im-internet.de, read 15 Oct 2026).

Source: Tier-LMHV s.22(1a)

• Germany is one of 5 countries where cat meat is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 9 (Austria).
• In Europe: banned in 3 of 39 countries.

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