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Can cats eat tuna as a cat treat?

Be careful read the fine print

The problem compound: mercury + incomplete nutrition. For: cats.

The addiction is real: cats learn to demand tuna and hold out for it. Keep it rare enough that real food stays interesting.

Symptoms to watch

none acute; diet-deficiency issues if tuna becomes the 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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