A healthy cat is a happy cat! Good health starts with good food.
This article offers many tips on proper and healthy eating! Learn where to start with adequate cat nutrition, what food to buy, and what to look for when choosing canned food!
Because cats are carnivores, they need meat to live and be healthy, so cat food mainly consists of animal products. However, special pellets containing essential vitamins and minerals are usually added to the feed.
Canned food for cats
Most cat owners tend to feed their cats with canned cat food bought from the store. First, it’s important to read and understand the labels on the packages. The ingredients are listed in descending order of weight in a specific volume of food.
However, feed manufacturers may use unscrupulous methods that mislead consumers. This method involves breaking down a specific ingredient into its parts. For example, if you see the following list: “Chicken, corn gluten, corn bran, ground wheat, wheat bran, ground corn, wheat flour,” then do not be fooled – this food will contain much more wheat or corn than meat.
Guaranteed information on the label usually covers only the protein or fat and fiber content. You can use this data to determine how well a given food will provide the nutrients you need. You can choose brands with higher protein levels and lower fiber content.
Feeding cats natural food
If you adhere to the classic feeding method, that is, you do not limit your diet to purchased canned food, then there are some essential tips here, too. The cat’s diet should include meat (chicken, beef, turkey, rabbit) – lightly boiled (for 15 minutes) or raw, cut into small pieces.
If you use raw meat, it is best to freeze it for several days and then scald it with boiling water – this will reduce the risk of infection with parasites. Along with meat, you can give boiled and grated vegetables: carrots, cabbage, beets – all in moderation.
Often, the cat does not want to eat vegetables, so you can add them in portions – in small doses, after twisting them through a meat grinder with meat. Vegetables are healthy because they provide vitamins and fiber for intestinal function. Porridges, such as buckwheat, oatmeal, and rice, will also be helpful for good intestinal function.
