Can cats eat turkey?

Why

Turkey is a lean meat that provides essential nutrients like protein and taurine, which cats need. However, it should never replace a balanced commercial cat diet, and the wrong preparation can cause serious stomach upset or blockages.

If you do feed it

• Serve only plain, cooked turkey with no bones, skin, or seasoning.
• Limit treats to less than 10% of your cat's daily calorie intake.
• Cut the meat into small, bite-sized pieces to prevent choking.
• Avoid feeding raw turkey due to the risk of harmful bacteria.

Watch out for

• cooked bones which can splinter and puncture the gut
• seasonings like garlic, onion, or excessive salt
• fatty skin that can trigger pancreatitis
• pre-packaged deli meats high in sodium and preservatives

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