Shrimp

An animal protein source cats accept readily, useful as a wet-food topper or appetite enticement.

One shrimp (half for a small cat) per serving as a treat or topper; it does not replace a complete balanced cat food.

Cook, remove shell, head and digestive tract and cut into small pieces; add no seasoning.

A few cats react to shellfish with skin or digestive signs, so watch the first feeding.

High in protein and low in fat, with selenium and vitamin B12, and well accepted as a small training reward or topper.

1-2 shrimp per serving depending on size (half a shrimp for a small dog), chopped, within about 10% of daily energy intake.

Boil or steam in plain water, then peel, remove the head and devein and cut into pieces; no salt, butter, garlic, lemon or seasoning.

Raw shrimp may carry bacteria and parasites, shell-on shrimp can injure the throat or gut, and fried or battered shrimp is far too fatty and salty.