I read it can cause malnutrition, but I don't only give him this. He loves it, it's something different once a week. He does get meow mix kitten dry food regularly, and dental treats. He won't be mal-nourished, will he? He does not like wet cat food, I've tried.
2006-09-21 18:13:11 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I would still give it to him once in a while but if you have a chance ask his vet, cause recent studies have shown that some kinds of fish contain mercury, and tuna (specially white tuna) is one of them, and eating this too frecuently can be harmful both to humans and pets.
Good luck!
2006-09-21 18:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by White 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving Cats Tuna
2017-01-04 15:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I have to disagree. Once in a while is ok, weekly, I don't advise that.
Most cats love tuna, and an occasional tuna treat is fine for them, but too much tuna can cause some serious medical problems. We're speaking here of tuna that is marketed for human consumption: most tuna-flavored cat foods are not 100% tuna, and contain nutrients such as added vitamins and taurine which are necessary for a cat's health.
Fish is a good source of protein and other nutrients, but too much fish in a cat's diet can be harmful. Tuna is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids and requires substantial amounts of vitamin E to preserve the fat. Cats fed a diet containing excessive amounts of tuna can develop steatitis, also known as yellow fat disease.
Be aware that the high amount of mercury in some canned tuna is detrimental to your cat's health. Tuna should not be a staple of any cat's diet.
The best thing you can do is to feed your cat the best cat food you can afford, like Wellness or Chicken Soup.
Talk to your vet!
2006-09-21 20:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Driftwood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's fine, but only as long as he's getting his other nutrients somewhere else. I don't know why but some people tend to think that a cat can live on fish alone...which is totally wrong. They need a balanced diet just like you and I. Also note that feeding him too much fish or changing his diet often may lead to stomach problem...especially kittens. One thing that I do for my three little furry babies is get them dried fish cehws. It's kind of like fish jerky and you should be able to find it at pet stores. It's kind of cool since it lasts longer than the tuna but it's way cheaper...not to mention it's a great distraction why they go wild.
Good Luck!
2006-09-21 18:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by Shiningami_Gurl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's okay.
He's not a human and gets everything he needs from his dry food. That stuff is fortified with all the vitamins and nutrients. You can give him tuna every day as long as he's also getting his dry food.
Tuna contains the NECESSARY protein. More protein keeps them fuller longer, and keeps them from having to go back for extra dry food. Dry food has too many carbohydrates from rice and corn, which in turn can make your kitty obese if he keeps overindulging.
Give your kitty time on the wet/canned food. Once he gets a bit older he will eat the canned food.
2006-09-21 18:26:19 · answer #5 · answered by BlueChimera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Species and Growth Stage Recommended Protein % Recommended Fat % Kitten 30% 20% Adult cat 15-20% Pregnant and lactating cats may need to be fed kitten food to give them the necessary protein. Sick, weak, and debilitated animals also need extra protein. Animals with kidney disease may need to be on a protein-restricted, but high biological value diet to lessen the effects of the kidney disease. Can I feed too much protein? The answer to this is yes and no. In theory, if a healthy animal eats too much protein, some gets excreted in the urine and the rest just gets used as calories or is converted to fat and does not cause any harm. But some studies indicate that chronic excessive feeding of protein may cause an unnecessary burden on the kidneys. The other factor is that next to marketing, protein is the most expensive ingredient in the food and why pay for more than you need. Most pet food companies strike a happy medium and meet the minimum recommended requirements and add a little extra to be safe Tuna has a very HIGH protein level so I would say just check the label on your cat food and base it on that.
2016-03-17 23:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don' t know about the whole malnousished thing, but if you give it to him only once a week that should be ok. My girlfriend givers her cat a spoonfull of tuna as a treat everyday and he's fat. I think she only feed him dry food too. But..only once a week will not hurt him, it might be a good idea to check with a veterenarian in your area though.
2006-09-21 18:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by rolandofgileadiscool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your feeding you cat on a regular basis dry cat-food and other food and just giving tuna once a week you should not have to worry bout your cat becoming Mal-nourished and cats love tuna and all i can see is more protein in the diet which is good just keep up the good work on the dry food
2006-09-21 19:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by bekki h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
,I have 3 cats and they eat dry food --except, as a treat I give them canned tuna once a week -they LOVE it however-- I have found that if they are on a dry diet the change to their systems - if you give them too much tuna can be upsetting to their tums, - - and all that implies . They will love it -just probably moderate the amount. Good luck
2006-09-21 18:26:24 · answer #9 · answered by jw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about trying a tuna based wet cat food?
2006-09-21 18:27:45 · answer #10 · answered by Phoenix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋