Savanna Stanfield

You’ve probably seen your cat trying to catch a bug before and maybe even eating one. A few insects may cause your cat to gag, but others generally cause no problems at all. And if you have other pets that eat insects, such as crickets and mealworms, then your cat may be tempted to eat those, too. But should you let them? Maybe your cat’s already ingested one, and you’re concerned, or maybe you’re just wondering if you can feed your cat a mealworm as a tasty snack.

An aerial image of Tuvalu island with palm trees, beaches, and crashing wavesCredit: Shutterstock Savanna Stanfield is a former science teacher turned freelance writer and editor. Her bucket list and travel goals are endless, but her biggest goal is to visit all 50 states before venturing out to see the rest of the world. In addition to traveling, her hobbies include cross-stitching, gardening, and hanging out with her dog, Penny. Savanna currently lives in Alabama with her husband and daughter.

If you have cats and opened a can of mackerel around them, they have probably started meowing like crazy, trying to get you to feed them some. After all, it’s no secret that cats love fish despite fish not being the most common food source they eat in the wild. It can be tempting to give our feline friends a taste of human food that they find interesting. But is it safe and healthy for cats to eat mackerel? Cats can eat mackerel as long as it is canned or cooked without seasoning.