Raw fish contains an enzyme
called thiaminase which destroys thiamine (one of the B vitamins).
Raw fish can also be high
in thiaminase leading to a B - 1 vitamin deficiency.
Avoid giving uncooked fish as it may contain too
much thiaminase, which breaks down thiamine, an essential vitamin.
Raw fish contains an enzyme
called thiaminase that destroys thiamine, causing a B vitamin deficiency.
Consumption of certain types of raw fish (such as carp and goldfish), which may
contain thiaminase, an enzyme that destroys vitamin B1.
Although canned commercial cat foods may contain fish, the heat associated with canning is sufficient to
destroy thiaminase.
As discussed in the «Vitamins» section above,
thiaminase, an enzyme found in certain raw fish such as carp or goldfish, can destroy vitamin B1 (thiamine) if your pet consumes excessive amounts.
Fortunately, the heat from cooking these foods is enough to change
the thiaminase enzymes and render them harmless.
, sardines, herring, carp, mussels, clams, and other water - dwelling critters contain
the thiaminase enzymes, which break down and can cause a deficiency of thiamine, an important B vitamin.
Supermarket fish can lead to other problems - like thiamine deficiencies (
thiaminase - activity).
Feeding raw fish regularly can result in thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency due to the enzyme
thiaminase in the fish.