Can cats eat packaged shredded squid?

Author portrait of Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can cats eat packaged shredded squid?

Cats cannot eat packaged shredded squid. Packaged shredded squid is a snack for humans. After being fried and roasted, the oil and salt content inside are extremely high. Cats should not eat too much salt as it will burden the kidneys; and there are many additives in packaged shredded squid. , cats may become allergic or even poisoned if they eat it. Shredded squid also contains thiamine enzyme, which will destroy the vitamins in cats’ bodies, so cats are not suitable for eating packaged shredded squid.

What to do if a cat eats packaged shredded squid:

1. Observe if there are any abnormalities first. Generally speaking, cats will be fine if they eat a small amount of packaged shredded squid.

2. If the cat has shown signs of vomiting after eating packaged shredded squid, it is recommended to give the cat some probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract, and it will usually recover on its own.

3. In addition, the salt content of packaged squid shreds is high, so it is best to place the squid shreds out of reach of cats.