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Cat food safety
Can Cats Eat Tuna in Oil? No, Choose Water-Packed
Choose water-packed
No. Skip tuna in oil and choose plain water-packed tuna if tuna fits your cat.
Tuna in OilCall for seasoning or symptoms
Call your veterinarian if tuna in oil included onion, garlic, bones, heavy seasoning, a large amount of oil, or symptoms start.
Do not rinse and hope
Oil clings to tuna. It is simpler and cleaner to choose plain water-packed tuna or skip the treat.
Watch rich-food symptoms
Oil can cause stomach upset, and rich foods are not a good choice for cats with medical diets or digestive issues.
If your cat ate it
- Do not serve tuna packed in oil.
- If your cat already ate some, note the amount, oil type, seasoning, salt, and whether vomiting or diarrhea starts.
Skip oily and flavored tuna
- Oil-packed tuna, flavored tuna, brine, salt, onion, garlic, lemon pepper, tuna salad, mayonnaise, and frequent tuna treats.
- Trying to rinse oily tuna and treat it as plain. Use a different can if you choose tuna at all.
Watch
- Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, low appetite, belly pain, lethargy, hiding, or behavior that feels wrong.
Portion
No intentional serving. If tuna is used at all, use a tiny amount of plain water-packed tuna.
Helpful food-safety supplies
Optional tools for measuring, storing, serving, and cleaning up tiny portions safely.
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