Cats cannot eat the skin of fried chicken. Fried chicken is a high-salt, high-fat food, especially the chicken skin itself. Cats eating too much fat can easily cause increased eye secretions, diarrhea, etc. Fried chicken contains spices, chicken essence, MSG and other condiments for human consumption. These things can make cats picky eaters or have heavy tastes. High-salt food can also induce blockage of the cat’s nasolacrimal duct, which will put a burden on the cat’s liver and kidneys.

The benefits and disadvantages of cats eating chicken skin

1. Chicken skin is rich in collagen, which is very helpful for the growth of cats’ skin and hair, and can Improve cat's joint strength.

2. Chicken skin has relatively strong toughness. Eating chicken skin can exercise the cat’s masseter muscles and also play a role in grinding teeth.

3. Chicken skin has high fat content. Excessive consumption will lead to obesity in cats, so it should be fed in moderation.

4. Eating too much chicken skin will increase the burden on the cat’s gastrointestinal tract. Cats with poor gastrointestinal problems may suffer from vomiting and diarrhea.