What are sources of healthy fats for cats?

Even an overweight cat needs a moderate amount of healthy fats in his diet. The majority of commercial cat foods are filled with fats, but not all of them are of the healthy variety. There are a few sources of healthy fats that you can rely on to meet your cat’s nutritional needs.

Certain types of fish, like salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines, are high in omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats can help to boost your cat’s immune system, keep their coat shiny, and also provide for a pleasing taste. Offer your cat a bit of freshly baked fish every so often in order to give them a tasty treat that is also healthy.

Ensure that the fish is lean and free from seasonings, some of which could not only taste bad to your cat’s sensitive palate, but also be a potential source of toxins (as is the case with onions and garlic.)

Never deep fry the fish and only bake or broil it. The oils used to deep fry foods are not sources of healthy fat, and should be excluded from your cat’s diet.

There are several types of healthy fats that are good choices for humans, but are potentially toxic to cats. Things like nuts or soymilk can be potentially troublesome for a cat’s system. It is generally advised that cat owners stick to using fish as their source of healthy fats for their feline friends.

If feeding fish to your cat on a regular basis is not a feasible option, there are many fish oil supplements that can be added to your cat’s food to give him a boost of healthy fats.

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