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Is cat meat illegal in Spain?

Yes. Cat meat is banned in Spain. A 2023 animal-welfare law bans using pets, cats included, as food.

Ley 7/2023 (BOE-A-2023-7936, in force 29 Sep 2023) art 27(n) bans 'emplear animales de compania para el consumo humano'; art 3(a): dogs, cats and ferrets are companion animals whatever their purpose (BOE consolidated text, read 15 Oct 2026).

Source: Spain Ley 7/2023 art 27

• Spain is one of 5 countries where cat meat is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 2.
• In Europe: banned in 3 of 39 countries.

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