Whitefish: Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Plain, fully cooked, boneless whitefish is a lower-mercury fish that healthy dogs can eat as an occasional treat; raw fish, bones, batter, oil, and seasoning change the answer.

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

Plain, fully cooked, boneless whitefish is safe for healthy cats as an occasional treat, but raw fish, bones, batter, oil, and seasoning should be avoided.

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