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Real fish as a one time treat
My dad went fishing several months ago, caught some fish and would like
to feed them to my cats as a treat. The fish have been sitting in the freezer for several months and my dad just recently stuck them in the refrigerator to thaw out. They've been in there about six days, should that be a problem as far as spoiling is concerned? If he cooks the fish first, would it be ok to give them to the cats just this once? |
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Mike S. wrote: My dad went fishing several months ago, caught some fish and would like to feed them to my cats as a treat. The fish have been sitting in the freezer for several months and my dad just recently stuck them in the refrigerator to thaw out. They've been in there about six days, should that be a problem as far as spoiling is concerned? If he cooks the fish first, would it be ok to give them to the cats just this once? 6 days is a long time. Smell it. if it stinks, don't use it. If it has regular raw fish smell, cook it and then feed it to the cats. I wouldn't givge them a whole lot in one sitting though, as a sudden change in diet like that can cause GI upset. What kind of fish? If it is salt-water, I would feed less than if it is fresh-water. -L. |
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-L. wrote: Mike S. wrote: My dad went fishing several months ago, caught some fish and would like to feed them to my cats as a treat. The fish have been sitting in the freezer for several months and my dad just recently stuck them in the refrigerator to thaw out. They've been in there about six days, should that be a problem as far as spoiling is concerned? If he cooks the fish first, would it be ok to give them to the cats just this once? 6 days is a long time. Smell it. if it stinks, don't use it. If it has regular raw fish smell, cook it and then feed it to the cats. I wouldn't givge them a whole lot in one sitting though, as a sudden change in diet like that can cause GI upset. What kind of fish? If it is salt-water, I would feed less than if it is fresh-water. -L. I can't believe you would say that! What, you think salt water fish has more sodium in it? LOL What do you know about old fish smell anyway. Well I suppose we've all had fish go bad on us..fair enough |
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Mike S. wrote:
My dad went fishing several months ago, caught some fish and would like to feed them to my cats as a treat. The fish have been sitting in the freezer for several months and my dad just recently stuck them in the refrigerator to thaw out. They've been in there about six days, should that be a problem as far as spoiling is concerned? If he cooks the fish first, would it be ok to give them to the cats just this once? Hi Mike, IMO, 6 days in the refrigerator is too long. Personally, I wouldn't chance it. Lauren See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe |
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On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:54:04 -0700, Mike S. wrote:
My dad went fishing several months ago, caught some fish and would like to feed them to my cats as a treat. The fish have been sitting in the freezer for several months and my dad just recently stuck them in the refrigerator to thaw out. They've been in there about six days, should that be a problem as far as spoiling is concerned? If he cooks the fish first, would it be ok to give them to the cats just this once? Would your Dad or you eat it? |
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