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Is it safe for my cat to eat human canned salmon as a temporary meal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Can I feed my cat canned salmon as a temporary meal?

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Answered By Sabina Snyder, Specialty Surgery Technician

Veterinary Technician

Published on March 24th, 2015

I would advise against feeding many of these canned fish options meant for human consumption due to the extremely high sodium content. Cats do not do well with that much sodium in their diet. If there is no other option and it is going to be a ONE TIME thing, don't let your cat starve, but I wouldn't do it more than once.

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