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Is it safe for my cat to eat tuna in vegetable oil as a treat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

I want to give my cat a treat. Is tuna in vegetable oil ok for her?

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 17th, 2019

A small amount of this would be fine. (1 tablespoon or less per day--- the tuna in oil is relatively high in fat, and more than that would probably add up to too many calories. ) Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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