You may have heard that chocolate is toxic tocats, but also that it isn’t as toxic as some people make it out to be. While it’s true that there are more toxic substances–like onions–that are talked about less, chocolate can still kill a cat if they eat enough of it. It may ...
Cooked salmon should be perfectly safe and canned salmon will also be fine. However, ensure that you don’t buy the kind that’s preserved in oil or brine. The oil can cause upset stomachs and episodes of diarrhea. Salmon in brine contains too much salt which can lead to multiple health ...
Many domestic cats love the taste of fish and will readily devour it whether it's raw or cooked. However, repeated consumption of raw fish can cause a vitamin B deficiency, so it's worth the time and effort to cook it first. Even though cats are obligate carnivores, a diet of solely ...
There are many healthy foods in your fridge that cats can eat: for example, eggs (plain and cooked) and most fruits and vegetables. If you cut up cantaloupe or watermelon, most cats will love to snack on those (in tiny cat-sized pieces). While people love the sweet flavor of these m...
Cats should only eat cod that has been thoroughly cooked. However, you should avoid cooking the fish in too much butter or oil. Also, don’t add salt or other spices. Steaming the fish or baking it without added oil are two healthy ways to cook cod for your cat. ...
Cooked salmon is one of the best foods that a dog (or a person) can eat. It’s a great source of protein and stuffed to the gills with omega-3 fatty acids in the form of EPA and DHA. These antioxidants do everything from fighting inflammation to improving skin quality. Never give yo...
Cooked, plain salmon – omega-3 fatty acids help with vision, arthritis, kidney disease, and heart disorders Cooked, plain lean meats Pumpkin/squash (no seeds) Can cats eat raw meat? Cats are carnivores, so their diets must be largely made up of animal protein. A major misconception about...
Cats are meat eaters, plain and simple. They have to have protein from meat for a strongheart, good vision, and a healthy reproductive system. Cooked beef, chicken, turkey, and small amounts of lean deli meats are a great way to give them that. Raw or spoiled meat could make your ca...
It’s not just salmon that can be offered to your fur-baby. Some cats will also go crazy for tuna, or mackerel. These fish also contain omega fatty acids, but there is some controversy over whether or not cats should eat them. Most veterinarians agree that cooked fish is absolutely fine...
Plenty of pet parents have caught their feline friends sneaking into the pizza box, but is all that gooey cheese good for your cat? Not so much. Soft cheeses like mozzarella, whether raw or cooked, are health hazards for cats because they are high in lactose. Cottage cheese and cream chee...