Cats can eat fish. They are naturally good at catching fish and enjoy eating them. Owners can feed their cats fish, but it's important to avoid feeding them raw fish. Feeding cats uncooked fish can lead to a vitamin B1 deficiency. Raw fish produces an enzyme that destroys vitamin B1, and a vitamin B1 deficiency in cats can cause seizures, heart disease, and intermittent shock.
The dangers of cats eating raw fish: Not only does feeding cats raw fish harm their physical health, but it can also lead to unnecessary parasite problems. Parasite infections can even cause jaundice and hepatitis, and liver disease can lead to ascites and kidney disease. These diseases can be considered terminal illnesses for cats.
