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can cats eat cornish hens?

4/2/2022

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​CAN CATS EAT CORNISH HENS?

Yes, your cat can eat Cornish Hens. Just keep in mind that alone, the Cornish Hen will not meet your cat's nutritional needs. 
Reviewing the nutrition facts for the Cornish Hens, you should not exceed more than 15 percent of your cat's daily caloric intake. A good practice would be to limit Cornish Hens to only two (2) times a week.

​Based on feeding your cats 128 grams of Cornish Hen, your cat would exceed their daily recommended allowance for total fat, kilocalories (for a 10lb lean domestic cat), cholesterol, and sodium intake. The nourishment facts are based on every hen part, including skin, bones, meat, and fat. Removing the skin would reduce fat, calories, and sodium intake. 
Cornish Hen - Half Bird
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​Cornish Hen - Whole Bird
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Would removing the Cornish hen skin be better for my cat?

Overall, it would be better to remove the skin before cooking. However, keep in mind this would significantly reduce the flavor of the meat. 

It's true that the Cornish skin mainly consists of fat. However, while the fat found in animal skin is often saturated fat, which can increase your cat's cholesterol and heart disease risk when eaten in excess, most fat in Cornish skin is actually heart-healthy unsaturated fats. It's also important to understand that high cholesterol as a primary condition is rare in cats due to how cats can metabolize consumed fats.

seasoning the cornish hen can be Dangerous for your cat. 

A lot of people love using onion and garlic for seasoning their food. But, unfortunately, if it's salt-based, it will add more sodium to your cat's already exceeded daily recommended allowance.

Also, keep in mind that onions and garlic are in the Allium family and can be poisonous to cats in specific doses. The poisoning can result in gastroenteritis, which can cause drooling, vomiting, nausea, oral irritation, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. So these spices are on the list; of foods, your cat should not eat.

​Why is it called Cornish hen?

​Makowsky and her husband were living in Connecticut in 1949 when a fire killed the African guinea hens they were raising and selling. Afterward, Makowskydecided to try cross-breeding various chicken and game birds and ended up creating the Cornish game hen, a combination of Cornish and White Plymouth Rock chickens. These small young birds continued to gain popularity over time. ​

conclusion

We all know that a well-balanced meal is best, but a good treat should not kill us now and then. Remember everything in moderation; try to keep those treats to 15 percent of your cat's daily caloric intake. This could mean giving smaller portions and feeding them less often. Although they may turn their nose up, specialized cat foods offer an additional source of essential minerals and vitamins to meet your cat's nutritional needs.​
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