Dogs · Proteins

Can dogs or cats eat canned tuna?

Be careful read the fine print

The problem compound: mercury (accumulation) + unsupplemented nutrition. For: dogs & cats.

The cat-and-tuna cartoon is a nutritional trap: tuna-in-oil lacks taurine and everything else cats need. Treat, not diet.

Symptoms to watch

none acute; long-term issues if used as a diet

What this looks like when it goes wrong — most exposures stay mild.

Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.

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