Are Cats Allowed To Eat Shrimp?
Can cats eat shrimp every day?
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Moderation: Though shrimp is a tasty snack for your cat, it isn’t recommended to feed shrimp to your cat as a meal replacement. Shrimp is high in sodium and cholesterol, so it’s important to practice moderation when sharing shrimp with your cat.A
How much shrimp can a cat eat?
Shrimp is high in sodium and cholesterol, so it’s important to practice moderation when sharing shrimp with your cat. An average-sized cat should eat no more than about half of a jumbo-sized shrimp in one sitting.A
Can a cat with kidney disease eat shrimp?
According to Jessica Herman, DVM, and veterinarian at Fuzzy Pet Health, cats can eat shrimp but it should not be the main focus of their diet. Although shrimp is full of protein and antioxidants
it inhibits vitamin K production
which can cause serious health issues like bleeding disorders
