{"id":81356,"date":"2022-04-22T11:55:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:55:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:55:04","slug":"what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the healthiest meat for cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats\/#What_is_the_healthiest_meat_for_cats\" title=\"What is the healthiest meat for cats?\">What is the healthiest meat for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats\/#Are_raw_meats_good_for_cats\" title=\"Are raw meats good for cats?\">Are raw meats good for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats\/#Is_chicken_or_fish_better_for_cats\" title=\"Is chicken or fish better for cats?\">Is chicken or fish better for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats\/#What_meats_do_cats_need\" title=\"What meats do cats need?\">What meats do cats need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-cats\/#Is_turkey_or_chicken_better_for_cats\" title=\"Is turkey or chicken better for cats?\">Is turkey or chicken better for cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_meat_for_cats\"><\/span>What is the healthiest meat for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are meat eaters, plain and simple. They have to have protein from meat for a strong heart, good vision, and a healthy reproductive system. <b>Cooked beef, chicken, turkey, and small amounts of lean deli meats are a great way to give them that. Raw or spoiled meat could make your cat sick.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_raw_meats_good_for_cats\"><\/span>Are raw meats good for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, cats can eat raw beef, but we recommend only giving it in moderation and being aware that raw meat carries the risk of food poisoning. Ensure it&#8217;s fresh and doesn&#8217;t contain any seasoning which may be hazardous to their health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_chicken_or_fish_better_for_cats\"><\/span>Is chicken or fish better for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The taste test Although cats are notoriously finicky, <b>most felines find the mild flavor of chicken appealing. Fish, on the other hand, may be a good choice for a cat that hasn&#8217;t been eating well, advises Tracy R. Dewhirst, DVM, who writes a pet advice column for the Knoxville News Sentinel.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_meats_do_cats_need\"><\/span>What meats do cats need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are carnivores and need meat in their diets to survive (sorry vegans, but you can&#8217;t put your cat on a plant-based diet). Give your kitty some <b>cooked beef, chicken, turkey, even deli meats from your local grocery store. Be careful and don&#8217;t feed them raw meat, or you could make your cat sick.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_turkey_or_chicken_better_for_cats\"><\/span>Is turkey or chicken better for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And with the most common types of meat in cat foods being chicken and fish, it comes only natural to ask if kitties can eat one of the most common types of deli meat  turkey. <b>Yes, cats can eat turkey. It&#8217;s way more nutritious and healthy for them than other types of deli cuts, such as ham.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the healthiest meat for cats?Are raw meats good for cats?Is chicken or fish better for cats?What meats do cats need?Is turkey or chicken better for cats? What is the healthiest meat for cats? Cats are meat eaters, plain and simple. 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