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Why do cats like tuna?

Updated: 11/15/2022
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Because it is high in protein. Cats evolved to eat mostly meat (i.e. a high protein food).

CalliCat09 a different person, speaking here.

Tuna is not good for cats. Yes, cats eat meat a lot, and it is their main food, but tuna is not good for cats, because there is some ingredient - sorry, I can't remember what, I haven't seen a tuna can in a year - but it can make a cat have urinary tract infections.

I know it may sound weird, but don't take chances. My female cat, Callie had it because we fed my two cats tuna every day.

Urinary tract infections cause pain, urinating all over the house (that is because they think the litterbox is doing it) no one ever said that cats were smart, but it'll also cause not drinking.

You might have to put your kitty on a special food if he/she gets a urinary tract infection. Let's hope to God he/she doesn't!

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