Can cats eat meat, fish and eggs from your kitchen? Mostly yes, as long as the food is cooked, plain and boneless. Cats are obligate carnivores, so animal protein is what their bodies are built to use. The problems come from the way people prepare these foods: salt, curing, smoke, fat, bones, seasonings such as onion and garlic, and serving them raw.
This guide covers 12 common foods in one place: which are safe, which to limit, which to skip, how much is enough and when to call your vet. It is part of our Can Cats Eat…? guide to human foods.
Our quick take: plain cooked turkey, chicken, salmon, shrimp and egg are the safest things to share. Lean cooked pork, a little ham, tuna and sardines packed in water are fine as small, occasional treats. Skip bacon, salami and pepperoni, never give bones, and do not feed raw chicken, raw fish or raw eggs. Whatever the food, all treats together should stay at or below about 10% of your cat's daily calories.