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I have about 2 lbs of whiting that I bought and found out I absolutely detest. I do not like whiting, at all. However, I think my cats might, and instead of throwing it out I am considering giving it to them.
Is it okay to just pull the fish out of the freezer, thaw it, and give it to them? Or should I cook it for them? Or should I not feed them whiting at all?
Bones would be my first concern, even raw, you would have to remove them, fish bones are sharp, and too high in calcium for cats. I am a raw feeder, but I would not feed raw fish of any kind. If you cook it, again, remember to sift through it and remove all bones. Aside from that, unless you fed only small portions spread out over a period of time, digestive upset may occur.
Bones would be my first concern, even raw, you would have to remove them, fish bones are sharp, and too high in calcium for cats. I am a raw feeder, but I would not feed raw fish of any kind. If you cook it, again, remember to sift through it and remove all bones. Aside from that, unless you fed only small portions spread out over a period of time, digestive upset may occur.
My opinion: throw it away.
It's a filet, there are no bones. I have 3 cats, so if I did I would give one piece to them and they would all divide it up.
Cooked and no bones should be fine as long as its not a regular thing. Fish, especially ocean fish can cause urinary blocks is given to much. Male cats are more prone to the problem than female cats.
Cooked and no bones should be fine as long as its not a regular thing. Fish, especially ocean fish can cause urinary blocks is given to much. Male cats are more prone to the problem than female cats.
ITA. We have a male cat with urinary issues and I no longer feed fish of any kind.
FWIW, could you see if your local food pantry would take it? Or perhaps put a listing on Freecycle to give away? Have any co-workers who would take it?
In the 1970s my folks used to feed our cat raw small fish caught in the lake in the summer. She loved crunching those little bones! But she died of renal failure at 12, and the vet said it was probably because of the raw fish. Oh, the guilt! My parents never really got over it. They thought they were doing a good thing.
So I wholeheartedly agree: never raw fish! But cooked fish without bones mixed in with their regular food should be okay for a few days. No more than that.
I would cook it first, check for bones, break it up into pieces, and freeze it in a baggie. Give them pieces as treats now and then.
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