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Best Vitamin A-Rich Foods for Cats
Ranked by vitamin a content among foods safe for cats in the Creature Feast catalog.
#1
Chickenper 100g liver: 10,000–15,000 IU vitamin AChicken liver is the richest practical source of preformed vitamin A (retinol) for cats. Even small amounts provide massive doses, so feed liver as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.
#2
Cooked Egg Yolkper yolk: 75–100 IU vitamin ACooked egg yolk contains preformed retinol that your cat can use directly, unlike the beta-carotene in vegetables.
#3
Eggsper large egg: 80–100 IU vitamin AWhole eggs provide moderate preformed vitamin A, primarily concentrated in the yolk. A reliable and balanced source.
#4
Salmonper 100g cooked: 40–70 IU vitamin ASalmon contains preformed vitamin A from its natural oils. The orange flesh color comes from astaxanthin, not beta-carotene.
#5
Canned Sardinesper 100g: 30–50 IU vitamin ACanned sardines provide modest preformed vitamin A along with their other nutritional benefits.
#6
Turkeyper 100g cooked: 10–30 IU vitamin ATurkey provides some preformed vitamin A, particularly from organ meat portions. Muscle meat contains less.
#7
Black Soldier Fly Larvaeper 100ml: 50–80 IU vitamin AGoat milk contains preformed vitamin A and is more digestible for cats than cow's milk. Use only as an occasional supplement.
#8
Tunaper 100g cooked: 20–40 IU vitamin ATuna contains small amounts of preformed vitamin A. Not a primary source but contributes when part of a varied diet.
