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Beef Jerky (Plain, Low-Sodium) is safe for your Cats. Plain, unspiced beef jerky with no onion or garlic is a safe, species-appropriate treat for cats. As obligate carnivores, cats thrive on animal muscle tissue, and the dehydrated form provides concentrated animal protein and taurine precursors. The firm texture can also help clean teeth. The critical factor is seasoning; many jerkies contain allium powders that cause Heinz body anemia in cats. A clean-label beef jerky, offered in small shreds, mimics the texture of prey and makes an excellent occasional reward.