Salmon

An animal protein and omega-3 source cats accept readily, useful as a wet-food topper or appetite enticement.

1-2 small pieces of cooked fish per serving as a treat or topper; it does not replace a complete cat food.

Poach until fully cooked, remove skin and bones and shred into strips with no seasoning.

Raw fish and meat carry parasite and bacterial risks for cats too, so cook it; a fish-only diet long term causes nutritional imbalance.

A source of high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) with good palatability, useful for short-term protein support (follow veterinary advice on amounts).

Cooked, 1-2 small pieces (a teaspoon for a small dog) per serving as a treat or topper, within about 10% of daily energy intake.

Poach or steam in plain water until fully cooked, remove skin and bones and flake; add no salt, oil, butter, garlic or lemon.

Raw salmon may carry parasites and bacteria (including trematode-associated pathogens), and smoked or cured salmon is high in salt and may carry Listeria; both should be avoided. Salmon skin is fatty, so keep it minimal.