Catfish: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked, boneless catfish is a lower-mercury fish that healthy dogs can eat occasionally, but raw, fried, blackened, or bone-in catfish is not equivalent.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked catfish with all bones, skin, breading, oil, and seasoning removed.

Plain, fully cooked, boneless catfish is safe for healthy cats occasionally, but raw, fried, blackened, or bone-in catfish should be avoided.

Safe serving: A small piece of plain, fully cooked catfish with all bones, skin, breading, oil, and seasoning removed.