Smart Ways to Help Your Hefty Cat Slim Down
Excess weight is unhealthy and uncomfortable. It also makes your cat more susceptible to bladder/urinary tract disease, kidney disease, breathing difficulties, arthritis, heart failure,...
Disguising Dietary Proteins
What You Should Know
If your cat suffers from food allergies or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), your veterinarian may recommend you switch him to a...
Three Steps to a Sleek Cat
We all know that being overweight predisposes our cats to many health problems. But transforming your chubby couch potato into a sleek feline takes...
The Challenge of Maintaining Thiamine Levels
As carnivores, cats have a high requirement for the essential amino acid thiamine in their diet. Cats require about five times as much thiamine...
Cassava and Sweet Potato for Diabetic Cats
If you’ve ever had an obese cat or a diabetic cat, you know first-hand how difficult it can be to get the cat’s weight...
Should a Cat Eat Raw Meat?
Of course, cats can eat raw meat. After all, a freshly caught mouse is raw. But eating fresh prey and being served raw meat...
Warm Food Is Natural for the Feline Palate
Studies have shown that, especially for senior cats, warming up food can increase palatability and consumption. Cats naturally use their excellent sense of smell...
Feline Taste Testers Help Researchers
A recent study from China sought the opinions of 10 hungry cats to evaluate flavoring for pet foods. Cats have a much better sense...
Can My Cat Eat Dog Food? Dog food is fine as a snack, but...
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could feed our dogs and cats the same primary diet? Unfortunately, these species have different nutritional requirements.
“Dog food...
Missed Meal Worries
For us humans, an intermittent waning of appetite is not usually an immediate cause for concern, but it may well be for a cat....
Insect Sources As Protein in Cat Food
Pet-food manufacturers have looked at using insect protein as an inexpensive and sustainable addition to cat foods and treats. A recent survey done in...
Is Pricier Cat Food Worth It?
Making a food choice for your cat can be daunting, but a higher price tag does not necessarily mean more nutritional benefits for your...