Have you ever heard.........................................

[BUD]

Of a cat going blind from eating tuna fish right out of the can????????????I was told by my mother that if you feed a cat tuna straight out of the can it has an enzyme that will make it go blind. My wife has feed cats tuna out of a can and it never hurt them.

[alicia-w]

i searched and searched and couldnt find any sites that talk about that. i did find plenty of vets saying tuna is perfectly safe for cats.

[Cookiely]

Dos and Don'ts


Don't feed your kitten dog food. Cats require taurine which is not contained in dog food. Without it, they can develop heart disease or go blind.
Don't feed your kitten table scraps, nor supplement his diet with milk (causes indigestion and diarrhea). You will encourage begging habits, and your kitten will fill up on foods which don't contain the nutrients he needs.
Don't feed your kitten liver, canned tuna or other canned fish intended for humans. These foods can create an imbalance of vitamins A, D, and E, which can lead to serious conditions.
Do feed your kitten a well-balanced premium food specifically designed for kittens. These youngsters need more proteins for building strong bones and muscles, and more calories to keep up with their high energy levels, than older cats. You can supplement with a high quality dry kitten food later, but in the early days he will need the extra calories of canned food for energy and growth.