What should I feeding my cats?

Your cat needs to eat right to live a long, healthy life. Regarding wet (canned/pouch) versus dry (kibble) food, there is a lot of contradicting information available. Every cat owner may find all of this puzzling.

Here are some things to consider when selecting an appropriate one for your cat.

Necessary Nutrient

High-protein (52%), high-fat (35%), and extremely low-carbohydrate (12%) diets were naturally chosen by feral and colony cat populations when their food preferences were examined. Their natural food consists mostly of birds and small rodents, which is somewhat in line with this.

Because they are obligate carnivores, cats must eat exclusively animal products for nutrition. As hunters, cats evolved to eat prey that was high in protein, moderate in fat, and low in carbs. These broad proportions are still necessary for cats’ diets today. In addition, cats need around a dozen other nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

While each nutrient has particular amounts that your cat needs to stay healthy, more isn’t necessarily better. Since this is especially true for vitamins and minerals, using supplements is typically not required if you are feeding a complete and well-balanced diet. You should never provide supplements to your cat without a veterinarian’s permission since they can be hazardous. Water that is fresh and clean should always be available to cats.

 Should I feed my cat wet or dry food?

Wet food:

• Water is mostly obtained by cats through their diet, therefore if a cat is not a good drinker, giving them moist food will help them stay hydrated. For cats with health illnesses like renal problems, constipation, or urinary tract disorders, drinking more water will be beneficial.
• You can keep a variety on hand and give your cat a change because it comes in small sachets. Wet food that has not been opened has a lengthy shelf life, but once it is opened, it spoils quickly, therefore it should be thrown out after 30 to 60 minutes.
• It’s more costly, requires more food to be provided every day than dry food, and you could have to throw away a good amount if your cat is a grazer and doesn’t eat whole meals.

 Dry food

• It’s less expensive than wet food and lasts a lot longer when it’s opened, but because it comes in bigger quantities, the diet options aren’t as varied. It can be used in enrichment toys with food inside and left down for cats that graze (which is how they are meant to eat) without going bad. Compared to wet food, crunchy kibble is believed to be healthier for dental health since chewing the nuggets can help clean teeth. The greatest results will come from a dental veterinary diet.

• The only additional item your cat needs if you are giving them a full dry cat food is water. To meet all of your cat’s nutritional needs, the food will be balanced. Your cat can stick to dry food if they want it and there is always fresh water available.

How often should I feed my cat?

Your cat’s daily feeding frequency will vary depending on several factors. Because kittens will grow quickly and use a lot of energy until they are six months old, you should feed them food designed specifically for kittens four times a day. After this point, you may choose to feed your cat twice a day and minimize the amount of food they eat to avoid needless weight growth.

Cats prefer to eat from shallow bowls or saucers so that their whiskers do not brush against the bowl’s sides and they can view their surroundings while they eat.

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