Fish contains not only useful but also dangerous components, so it can be included in the cat's diet no more than 2 times a week.
But salted, smoked or dried fish should not appear in a cat's bowl at all.
The reason is salt, an excess of which can lead to the development of urolithiasis.
Fried fish is also not recommended as it contains a lot of fat, which can negatively affect the functioning of your pet's pancreas and liver.
You should also avoid canned fish, as it can disrupt your cat’s metabolism.
Finally, on the list of prohibited items are fish scraps such as heads and fins. Such “treats” do not bring any benefit and can injure the esophagus and larynx or get stuck in the intestines.
The cat should be fed fresh or boiled fish.
Raw fish can only be given to animals if it was purchased in a store where the product undergoes veterinary control.
If you use frozen fish, it should be boiled for 5 minutes after boiling. Fish caught in the river or bought "from hands" is boiled for half an hour to destroy possible helminths and other harmful substances.
Previously, we talked about excess weight in dogs – why it is dangerous and how to avoid it.