Trout

A lean white fish protein cats accept readily and that is very low in fat, handy 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, debone completely and shred into strips with no seasoning; skip canned, smoked and breaded fish.

**Raw trout carries the same parasite and bacterial risks for cats, so always cook it**; smoked and salted fish are far too salty, and a fish-only diet leads to nutritional imbalance.

An easy-to-digest white fish protein with very low fat, useful as an occasional light extra; plan any recovery diet during gut upset with your vet.

Cooked and deboned, 1-2 small pieces per serving (about a tablespoon for a small dog), within about 10% of daily energy intake.

Poach or steam in plain water until fully cooked, remove every bone including the fine ones, then flake it; add no salt, oil, butter or lemon.

**Freshwater trout, including farmed rainbow trout, carries a higher parasite and bacterial load, so never feed it raw**; smoked and salted fish are far too salty, and fish alone is not nutritionally complete, so it must not be the only food long term.