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...
Should I Worry About Proper Dietary Protein?
Q: My male 10 ½ year cat is an active, healthy indoor/outdoor guy who spends the majority of his time outside. What percentage of...
New Pet Food Labels
The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved new guidelines for standardized nutrition information with clear ingredient statements and storage and handling...
Should I Worry About Proper Dietary Protein?
Q: My male 10 ½ year cat is an active, healthy indoor/outdoor guy who spends the majority of his time outside. What percentage of...
Must I Feed Wet Food?
Ask 10 people what you should feed your cat, and you’ll get 15 different opinions. Wet, or canned food is extremely popular with many...
Hyperthyroid Cat’s Appetite
Q: We have a 14-year-old female Russian Blue cat who has been recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She has a ravenous appetite and continues to...
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...
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...