Flounder

A lean white-fish protein cats accept readily, useful as a wet-food topper or to tempt a poor appetite.

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 salted, smoked, seasoned canned and breaded fish.

**Never feed raw flounder**, as the parasite and bacterial risks still apply; flounder is full of fine bones so debone it carefully; fish cannot be the only food long term, and fish is a common allergen, so start small and watch.

Flounder is a lean white fish, low in fat and easy to digest, so it works 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, with complete dog food as the main diet.

Poach or steam in plain water until fully cooked, **remove every fine pin bone**, then flake it; add no salt, oil, butter or lemon, and **never use salted or smoked fish**.

**Never feed it raw**, since raw fish carries parasites and bacteria; fish alone is not a complete diet and **cannot be the only food long term**; flounder is full of fine bones, so debone it carefully, and **contact a vet** if vomiting or diarrhoea follows.