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Cat food safety
Can Cats Eat Tempeh? Usually Skip It
Tiny plain cooked piece only
Tempeh is usually best skipped. A tiny plain cooked piece is unlikely to matter for many cats, but it is not useful nutrition for them.
TempehAsk your vet
Call your veterinarian if the tempeh included onion or garlic, or if repeated vomiting, diarrhea, pain, or lethargy occurs.
Seasoning is common
Most tempeh is served with marinades or sauces that are not cat-safe.
Meat treats are cleaner
A small piece of plain cooked chicken is usually a better choice than soy.
Serve
- Use only plain cooked tempeh and offer one tiny piece at most.
- Avoid marinades, soy sauce, salt, garlic, onion, chili, oil, and fried preparations.
Avoid
- Raw tempeh, seasoned tempeh, soy sauce, garlic, onion, chili, teriyaki, barbecue sauce, fried tempeh, and large portions.
- Tempeh for cats with soy sensitivity, digestive disease, pancreatitis risk, urinary diets, or prescription diets unless your veterinarian approves.
Watch
- Vomiting, diarrhea, gas, itchiness, appetite changes, belly discomfort, or behavior that feels abnormal.
Portion
One tiny cube is more than enough.
Helpful food-safety supplies
Optional tools for measuring, storing, serving, and cleaning up tiny portions safely.
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