Tuna is one of the he althiest fish, nutritionally speaking, since it not only provides protein but also beneficial fats for the cat's he alth, in addition, these little felines love it, but we should not take this information as a free way to give any type of tuna to our cat.
It is true that cats can eat fish, however, the inclusion of this food in their diet must be done carefully and taking into account several factors, we tell you from now on that it is a mistake to base the diet on cat mainly on fish. To what extent is tuna good for cats? In the next AnimalWised article we fully address this question.
The tuna your cat likes the most is the least recommended
Regardless of the nutrients that fish provides and the fact that including it properly in the cat's diet can be positive, what is obvious is that this feline loves fish.
From the comments and concerns of many cat owners, it is easy to know that they go crazy and bring out their most gluttonous part when they have a can of tuna at their disposal canned, but this is the worst way to give your cat tuna.
Let's see below why feeding canned tuna is not an option for your cat to eat this food:
- Canned tuna contains mercury, a heavy metal that is usually found mainly in oily fish, which is toxic and contributes to the The cat's organism in large quantities can affect the nervous system.
- The canned container contains Bisphenol A or BPA, another toxic whose effects are still being studied. The simple fact that the tuna has been in contact with BPA is enough for it to drag traces of it to the cat's body.
- Generally, these canned tuna contain high levels of sodium, which is not suitable for cats and can compromise their general he alth.
Although it is not serious for your cat to eat a can of tuna from time to time, you should avoid offering him canned tuna regularly, as it could cause damage to his body.
Can I give my cat tuna in other ways?
Of course yes, below we are going to provide you with two suitable options so that you can feed your cat tuna, however, you must bear in mind that although in these cases the mercury content is lower, it is not non-existent either, therefore, it is necessary to moderate the consumption of tuna
The first way to give a cat tuna, and the most recommended, is for it to be raw, but this can only be done if the fish is freshand comes from the most recent catch, which is not always going to be possible.
When the tuna is not fresh, but frozen, we must first wait for it to thaw completely so as not to alter its properties, and then we will subject it to a light cooking, althoughshould never be so cooked as if it were prepared for human consumption.
Some tips for giving your cat tuna
You can incorporate tuna into your cat's diet in the way that we have shown you previously, however, we recommend that you have Note the following:
- Raw tuna should not be given on a daily basis, since an excess of raw fish can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency.
- Fish should not be the main food for your cat, any type of fish should be given occasionally.
- It is not a good idea to feed only oily fish, because although its fats are very he althy, it is also the one that contains the highest concentration of mercury.
Remember that your cat will also enjoy getting protein from other foods such as meat and unpasteurized dairy.
