Raw fish can carry bacteria and parasites (ASPCA). Merck lists raw fish diets, which contain thiaminase, as a cause of thiamine deficiency in cats, with neurological signs. Cooking destroys thiaminase.
VCA advises that treats, snacks and people foods together stay within 10% of a cat's daily calories, with the rest from a complete and balanced cat food. No source we checked gives an amount for this specific food, so ask your veterinarian about your own cat.
Cook (bake, broil, or pan-sear with no oil or butter) and remove all bones, head, and tail. Avoid canned or smoked salmon, which tend to be high in sodium, and skip garlic, onion, or other seasoning.
No — salmon poisoning disease, caused by a parasite-borne bacterium found in raw salmon and trout in the Pacific Northwest, is documented in dogs and some wildlife but does not appear to affect cats. Cats fed raw salmon still face separate risks from thiaminase and general bacterial contamination, though.
Plain canned salmon packed in water is generally fine in small amounts. Avoid products packed in oil or brine and those with added seasoning, and remember that fish should not be a daily food for cats.
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Pet poison hotlines (24/7, US and Canada):
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435
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Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Pet Poison Helpline states its service covers the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. The ASPCA line is also used by Canadian pet owners. A consultation fee may apply to both. In Canada, your nearest 24-hour emergency vet clinic is the best first call; elsewhere, use local emergency veterinary directories.
How we calculate results: This tool uses commonly referenced veterinary toxicity thresholds and food safety guidelines. Actual toxicity can vary based on your pet's size, health status, and exact substance consumed. These results are estimates only and do not replace a veterinary assessment.