Moving in Your Four Paws
FEEDING A CAT
The most common problem with feeding a cat is overfeeding. Speak with your veterinarian to find out how much food your cat should be eating, depending upon the weight and age of the cat. Wet cat food is beneficial to keeping your cat healthy because of the water content in wet food. Speaking of water, always have fresh water available.
Don't forget that your feline friend is a natural carnivore! Cats will never choose a vegetarian life. Some cats require special diets due to health-issues, and in this case you should consult with your vet about special diets. If you want to make your cat food from scratch, be careful. A cat's diet is designed for both meat and bones, so if you give your pet just meat, he could end up with a serious deficiency. Please contact your vet for proper homemade cat recipes.
Foods your cat should avoid (Fries, 2016)
The most common problem with feeding a cat is overfeeding. Speak with your veterinarian to find out how much food your cat should be eating, depending upon the weight and age of the cat. Wet cat food is beneficial to keeping your cat healthy because of the water content in wet food. Speaking of water, always have fresh water available.
Don't forget that your feline friend is a natural carnivore! Cats will never choose a vegetarian life. Some cats require special diets due to health-issues, and in this case you should consult with your vet about special diets. If you want to make your cat food from scratch, be careful. A cat's diet is designed for both meat and bones, so if you give your pet just meat, he could end up with a serious deficiency. Please contact your vet for proper homemade cat recipes.
Foods your cat should avoid (Fries, 2016)
- Raw meat, eggs, or fish
- Tuna - Once in awhile it is okay to give your cat tuna, but too much tuna = too much mercury
- Onions, garlic, and chives - These food items can break down a cat's red blood cells.
- Milk or dairy - Most cats are lactose intolerant.
- Caffeine - Too much caffeine can be fatal.
- Bones - Cats can choke on bones, and bones can splinter in their stomach
- Chocolate - This is a big no-no (although most cats aren't interested in the taste of chocolate).