Tilapia

A lean white-fish protein cats accept readily, handy as a wet-food topper or to tempt a poor appetite.

1-2 small pieces of cooked fish per serving as a treat or topper; it does not replace a complete cat food.

Poach until fully cooked, debone completely and shred into strips with no seasoning; skip salted, smoked, seasoned canned and breaded fish.

**Raw tilapia carries the same parasite and bacterial risks for cats, so always cook it through**; fish cannot be the only food long term and fish is a common allergen, so start small and watch.

A mild white-fish protein that is easy to digest and very low in fat, useful as an occasional light extra; plan any recovery diet during gut upset with your vet.

Cooked and deboned, 1-2 small pieces per serving (about a tablespoon for a small dog), within about 10% of daily energy intake, with complete dog food as the main diet.

Poach or steam in plain water until fully cooked, remove every bone and fine pin, then flake it; add no salt, oil, butter or lemon, and never use salted, smoked or breaded fish.

**Tilapia is a freshwater fish, so the parasite and bacterial risk is higher and it must never be fed raw**; fish alone is not a complete diet, and **contact a vet** if vomiting, diarrhoea or lethargy follows.