Protein
Cooked white fish (plain)
Cod, haddock and similar white fish, plainly cooked — a light, digestible protein for dogs and cats.
Preparation matters as much as the ingredient.
Who can eat it
DogsCats
Not suitable for
Animals with fish allergies
Benefits
- Very lean and easy to digest
- Useful for animals with food sensitivities
- Low calorie
Risks
- Bones must be removed meticulously
- Raw fish carries parasite and enzyme risks — always cook
- Battered or smoked fish is unsuitable
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Steam, bake or poach plainly; flake and check carefully for bones.
- Serving guidance
- A few flakes for a cat, a small fillet portion for a medium dog, once or twice a week.