Verdict: In moderation
While cooked, boneless salmon can be a healthy treat for cats in small amounts, raw salmon is dangerous due to thiaminase, which can cause severe thiamine deficiency, and potential bacterial contamination. Always ensure salmon is thoroughly cooked, deboned, and unseasoned before offering it to your cat. If your cat consumes raw salmon or shows severe symptoms after eating any salmon, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Thiaminase destroys thiamine (Vitamin B1), leading to deficiency. Bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness. Small bones can cause physical injury.
Thiaminase (in raw salmon), bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria)