Cooked Chicken

Safe

Verdict

Yes — excellent protein source for cats.

Source: ASPCA

Verdict

Plain cooked chicken is one of the best proteins for cats. It is highly digestible and used in many commercial cat foods. It must be boneless, unseasoned (no salt, garlic, onion, or spices), and fully cooked. Cats are obligate carnivores and thrive on animal protein.

Symptoms to watch for

  • none expected from plain cooked chicken

What to do

Serve plain, boneless, cooked chicken. Remove all bones before serving. Skip all seasoning. Great as a treat or when your cat needs a bland diet.

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