Applaws 100% Natural Wet Cat Food 70g Tuna Fillet 24 x 70g Tins

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Here's why you may want to reconsider sharing your favorite canned tuna with your feline friend. Can Cats Eat Tuna? Brown rice provides little nutritional value to cats and is most likely included to bulk up the food. Mercury is a chemical in the environment, often at higher levels due to human pollution. It can be toxic to cats (and humans) in high enough quantities. As fish swim in contaminated water, they build up levels of mercury in their body. The main source of protein in this recipe appears to be sardines. It is a fish-based wet canned food formula made with fresh sardines and tuna. Canola oil is the main source of added fat. The food contains 792 kcal/kg or about 135 kcal per 6-ounce can. Moreover, the high levels of mercury in tuna can be toxic if consumed in large amounts. Therefore, tuna should only be given as an occasional treat in small amounts as part of a balanced diet. Can I Mix Tuna with Dry Cat Food?

The sodium in brine can cause dehydration, and excessive sunflower or olive oil consumption can cause diarrhea. Low-Mercury Tuna Keep your cat’s carnivorous demands in mind when selecting for cat food. He needs a high protein diet that is balanced with healthy fats. A cat with heart disease is fed a low sodium and high taurine diet. Canned tuna is high in sodium and low in taurine, so it is unsuitable. Diabetes Tuna flakes: Dolphin-safe tuna (50%), sunflower oil, yeast extract, cassava extract, minerals, chicory extract (50 mg/kg), yucca extract (50 mg/kg). Introduce cat foods with other flavors. Rabbit is fairly strong-tasting and low in phosphorous, so it’s a healthy alternative to tuna fish for cats. Avoid Tuna Chunk Treats

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A well-balanced meal plan for cats includes protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. When your cat eats too little or too much of certain nutrients, health complications can arise. Tuna appears to be the main source of protein in this meal. It is a dry food formula with only three ingredients: fresh tuna, salmon meal, and menhaden fish meal. When choosing a food for your cat, the type of protein is an important consideration if your cat has food allergies. Fish is one of the more common food allergens and if your cat is allergic to one kind – like salmon – he may be allergic to tuna as well. It’s also a high-moisture wet food, which helps your cat stay hydrated and may improve digestion, reducing hairball development.

Fresh tuna is the first ingredient in this recipe, followed immediately by salmon meal and menhaden fish meal. Unfortunately, these are the only animal-based ingredients in the recipe. The main source of protein in this recipe appears to be tuna. It is a limited ingredient dry food formula made with fresh tuna, salmon meal, and menhaden fish meal. Canola oil is the main source of added fat. The food contains 1,542 kcal/lb. or about 435 kcal/cup. According to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), adult cats need a minimum of 26% crude protein and 9% crude fat in their diets on a dry matter basis. Kittens have a higher minimum protein requirement at 30% but their needs for fat are the same. Keep in mind, however, that these are minimum requirements – your cat deserves more than the bare minimum, doesn’t he? On a dry matter basis, this meal provides more than 66% protein, and the moisture content is slightly greater than the normal wet food.If you feed your cat canned tuna, make sure it’s in spring water rather than brine (saltwater) or sunflower oil. Cat owners love the low price per ounce of this food, which is available in 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans. You might have seen or heard countless stories of cats loving fish, but as far as cats eating tuna goes, is it really a good idea? And can cats eat tuna that's made for human consumption? While tuna is high in animal proteins and healthful fats, it may also be extremely addictive. Because of the powerful perfume and enticing flavor, some cats may reject other foods.

It’s OK to treat your cat with tasty foods, like tuna. But make sure that you’re giving it alternative treats, too. This should stop your cat from becoming obsessed with eating tuna. Energy. The consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B complex, and Thiamine are known to give a cat more energy. Due to the risks, there are scenarios in which cats should never be fed tuna. These are as follows: Kidney ProblemsThese symptoms can be due to other factors besides overeating canned tuna. Nevertheless, if you suspect you are feeding your cat too much tuna, you should reduce the amount. When Cats Shouldn’t Eat Tuna Fish The canning/cooking process destroys thiaminase, so canned and cooked tuna is less likely to lead to a vitamin B1 deficiency than raw tuna. Tuna in Spring Water Cat foods containing tuna as a single source of protein are uncommon, although there are numerous recipes that utilize it as a component. If your feline friend prefers kibble – or if you simply find it more affordable than wet food – this Canidae limited ingredient formula is a good tuna-based option. No dry food provides the moisture your cat needs, however, so it’s wise to supplement your cat’s water intake with a wet food topper or by adding some water or broth to the dry food.