Fish & seafood · updated 2026-09-12
Can cats eat salmon?
Yes — cooked salmon is a favourite.
Why
Excellent omega-3 source for cats; cooked, plain and boneless. Raw fish carries parasites and thiaminase that destroys vitamin B1. Don't let fish replace a balanced diet.
How to serve it
Small cooked flakes as a treat or mixed into food.
If they eat too much
Vomiting from raw fish; imbalance if fed exclusively.
How much salmon for my cat?
A daily maximum for a healthy adult cat, kept inside the 10% treat rule. Enter body weight.
Up to 6 g a day — about a teaspoon · cooked, flaked.
Treats of all kinds should stay under about 10% of daily calories. Puppies, kittens, seniors and pets with a medical condition: ask your vet first.
And for dogs?
Safe. Yes — cooked, boneless and plain. Can dogs eat salmon? →
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This guide is general information for healthy adult cats, based on published veterinary guidance (ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, AKC, VCA). It is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your cat's weight, age and medical history. If you are unsure, ask them before sharing any human food.