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Is it safe to microwave cat food, or should it be room temp?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it better to give cats food cold or hot(heat in a microwave)??

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on March 17th, 2017

Food should ideally be fed at room temperature or very slightly heated - be careful heating in the microwave as the centre of the food can become much hotter than the outside and may cause burns. Placing the food bowl into a basin of hot water or heating gently over a radiator etc can help to just take the chill out of food

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