Cat Food

Cats are carnivores. They love meat. And they need it. A high protein and fat diet is what your furry friend requires. So, no vegetarian diets for them. If you own both a dog and a cat, you might notice your pussy evading the meal bowl of your doggie. But, that doesn't mean that you can swap the meals of both the animals. Cats don't get the required nutrients from dog food. For cats; it's only cat food.

o have a healthy, happy, and agile cat in your house, you need to first understand cat food and cat eating habits. Some cats are happy with two meals a day while others may prefer nibbling throughout the day. Besides, cats eat efficiently. And they know when to stop. It's common to find cats eating small frequent meals in a day. So, it's all right to leave dry food in the cat bowl, unless your cat has developed a bad habit of indulging. This may lead to obesity. And a fat cat does nothing but laze around like a big bundle of fur.

It's not advisable to switch brands of cat food. Do this and you spoil your kitty - she gets finicky and becomes a tantrum queen! Don't be surprised to find your cat eating in cycles. Many cats do so. It's a behavior trait that's inherited from their wild ancestors who had their fill on the basis of the success of their hunt. So, there can be times when your little pussy feels dissatisfied with food, while at times she may seem to eat like a horse.

It's good to fix a cat feeding routine. See what suits both you and your pet. In case you choose set meal times, you need to feed your cat twice daily - once in the morning and once in the evening. Kittens below six months of age need to be fed 3-5 small meals daily.

Balancing your cat's diet is an important aspect of pet feeding. As mentioned earlier, cats are carnivores; therefore, their diet should contain double the amount of protein than that of dogs. About 25 percent of the caloric intake of cats should be derived from protein. And this protein should come from meat. If you do not follow this, your kitty would be vulnerable to many health ailments. Besides, there are many other nutritional requirements of cats that need to be fulfilled.

When we talk of cat food, the first thing that comes to our mind is the packet of cat food bought from the pet store. But, does it really contain the required nutrition? Oh, yes, they are convenient, no doubt about it. Just grab a couple of packets from the store while returning home from the workplace, open it, and pour the contents in the cat bowl. Easy, eh?

Dig this: the processed food that you feed your cat has been passed through high temperatures and contains animal fat for better taste, preservatives for longer shelf life, coloring for attraction, and other chemicals. This is akin to the junk food that we eat. Eating such food for a long time exposes your pet to the risk of obesity, lethargy, diabetes, and even untimely death. So, if the junk food is killing millions of humans worldwide, the poor cats are not safe either.

Just imagine: you tell your kids to avoid junk food, yet you give the same kind of food to your beloved pet everyday! You're killing her slowly but surely!

If you already have a pussycat and have been feeding her such "hollow" food, all is not lost yet. Throw away all those junk packets. Prepare cat food at home. You'll be surprised to notice the change in behavior of your beloved kitty cat. She'll be more excited to know you're preparing her favorite tuna fish in the kitchen! That aroma will make her sneak into the kitchen and stand beside you while watching you with gleaming eyes. You'll soon get rid of a lethargic and bored cat; instead, you'll find a happier, healthier, and more playful companion who shares a deeper bond with you now!