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Chicken breast is a lean, easily digested protein and a main ingredient in many pet foods, and it suits cats as carnivores especially well. On its own, though, it lacks calcium, taurine balance and more, so it can't replace a complete diet. Chicken is a fairly common allergen, the skin is fatty, and cooked bones splinter dangerously.
How to give it / if eaten
Remove bones and skin, boil or steam until fully cooked with no salt, soy sauce or garlic, and shred into small pieces. Keep treats under 10% of daily calories and trim the main meal a little to match. Skip fried chicken, glazed chicken and salty smoked chicken breast.
Watch for these signs
Overfeeding can cause loose stool or vomiting. Chicken allergy shows as itching, licking ears or paws, red skin, recurring ear infections or diarrhea.
FAQ
Can I give chicken breast every day?
Yes, in treat-sized amounts. Feeding chicken alone unbalances the diet, so keep a complete food as the main meal.
Can my pet eat chicken skin?
The skin is fatty and can cause diarrhea or pancreatitis. Remove it and serve the lean meat only.
General information only. Weight, age and health conditions change how a pet reacts, so ask your vet if you are worried.