There are two categories of cats - those who will eat canned food and those who will be extremely resistant to eating anything other than dry food. If your cat falls into the first category, lucky you. Their cats will take to it with the attitude of "finally - an appropriate diet for ...
Because most cats are such picky eaters, we often think they know what’s best for them to eat. But some foods your cat might show interest in can pose serious risks to their health. Cats are curious and love to investigate food that’s left out on the counter or falls to the floor,...
The question of whether cats are healthier when fed canned or dry food is, unfortunately, far more complicated that it seems. There are many nutritional variables which affect health and disease and which are not determined solely by whether the food is dry or canned. Macronutrient content can ...
If your cat refuses to eat anything except dry food (and there are cats who just love kibble), we suggest trying to add canned or fresh food as a topper so your cat can mix it up a little. If you’re wondering why a low carbohydrate approach is recommended for diabetic cats, it’s...
Some pet parents don’t like the look or smell of certain types of food, or the way it makes their kitty’s breath smell. Cost considerations. The Other Big Question: Will Your Cat Eat It? Your cat may have a strong preference (or disdain) for certain foods based on: Taste/flavor ...
Offer food on plates to avoidwhisker fatigue(whiskers bumping into the sides of the bowl). Lightly warm your cat’s canned food to increase the aroma. Hide dry kibbles in afood puzzleorcat treat toyso your cat enjoys solving the puzzle to eat their food. ...
it’s also full of moisture and taurine (an essential amino acid that cats cannot manufacture within their bodies). While canned food is still a fantastic choice for our cats, raw food (uncooked) is even more bioavailable and is a step above. After all, you are what you eat, and better...
If you’re using canned, choose sodium free. Lettuce: Lettuce adds water and fiber, helping to keep your pet hydrated. Slice it thinly, and serve on top of your cat’s regular food. Pumpkin: You can offer small bits of pumpkin to your cat if he’ll eat it. It’s high in vitamins...
To begin with, there is widespread agreement that feral cats typically eat a diet higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates than most commercial cat foods. Cats also have no ability to taste sweetness, and they appear to choose diets lower in carbohydrates, and higher in fat and protein wh...
First and foremost, it means your Abyssinian is a carnivore – anobligate carnivore, to be specific. Obligate carnivores are designed to eat meat. They have sharp teeth for tearing flesh and a shorter digestive tract optimized for processing protein. ...