Cat Food: There are many options that are a cat's favorite food and all cats love them too
When I started looking for articles on cat food, I found many with valid literature and some with personal opinions. Personally, I wanted to know what better way to feed our adult cats. Since he was born he has eaten dry foods with expensive delicacies and sometimes some (leftover) pieces of cooked chicken, beef, tuna, salmon, or pork. It always may not be the right choice for your cute cat.
Our cat Simba is purely an indoor cat. He has always been healthy and has a beautiful bright and soft orange brindle coat. He started throwing up a little bit on something that looked like dry food or unprocessed delicacies and sometimes hairballs. I keep the hairballs for another item. In this article, I will talk about cat food options. I decided to find out what cat food to give her or if a change in diet was needed.
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In my opinion
it is often the "cost" that determines the consumer's purchase decision, even if our cats are precious to us. I'm sure we want the best food we can give our pets and the best for them. When evaluating the problem, I think the "cost" can be estimated in two ways.
First, we can make the most of the grocery store. Many of our decisions are likely based on the publicity we hear or see in the media and sometimes from a friend. We visit a lot, cat food is on our list, our selection is on offer, the label says "natural" or some other exciting word and we put it in the cart without thinking. the list of ingredients. At home, the cat likes us when we give him the food we choose, so we think we have made some good choices.
Second, we can investigate a lot, discover a bunch of mascots or make a purchase in a line of high-calorie, high-protein ready-to-eat food, and know that we are all we have done. Not really the deciding factor. Our cat's health has become the most important issue.
Some cat owners are probably the only ones choosing their cat food. I know who I am Cost is important, but the quality of our cat's health is also very important. We like to take care of our cats and our cats like to be looked after, so sometimes we supplement our food with cat snacks. Even treating our cats with tidbits may not be a good decision. Perhaps he wants more because he is nutritionally dissatisfied with the cat food we give him. How do you make the right decision?
Like us, we feel better when we eat better, just like our cats. Let me briefly share the information I found in the articles I researched.
1. There is Whole meat such as chicken, beef, lamb, salmon, eel, etc. against cat food with "flour", "by-products", "animal digestion" and added sugars. Analysis: Whole meat is better, as you may already know. If you really want to know what cheap pet food contains and your stomach can process the information, take the time to read it online. Many of the products found in pet food are not supposed to be ingested by living things and these are products that many large pet food companies use in pet food.
2. Grain-based cat food versus grain-free food: Analysis: Cats don't need grain. Most grains have been used as a filler in canned cat food and as a binder in dry cat food. Some manufacturers believe that grains add protein, which they do, but cats need the protein from the meat, not the protein from the grains. Some cats can also develop allergies to wheat or corn when added to food.
3. Fruit and Vegetable-Based Cat Food: Analysis: Vegetables, such as peas or corn, are often observed to enter the digestive tract of a cat directly without being processed in the intestine. Cats process proteins from meat, but not from vegetables or fruit.
4. Dry Cat Food vs Canned / Wet Cat Food: Analysis: Dry cat food is unnatural. It contains carbohydrates as fillers, like grains, to hold it together. The label might say it's high in protein, but most proteins are wheat or dairy proteins, not meat proteins. Do not think, however, that canned cat food is the only solution as it can also contain fillers such as cereals, flour, by-products, milk, etc. Several articles suggest that a combination of dry and canned products might be best for your cat.
5. Raw Meat Versus High Protein Canned Cat Food: Analysis: I never felt this problem was completely solved. It has a lot to do with the individual cat and its owner. Canned foods are more practical and have a longer shelf life and should be stored in the refrigerator after opening. Raw vegetables require more preparation and have a shorter shelf life in the refrigerator. You can read discussions on this topic in various chat forums.
6. Cat food in the grocery store vs. Online pet shop or high-quality cat food: Analysis: I think we could all conclude that high protein meat is the best option and that it is probably best to buy this product from a pet store (which also sells grocery coupons ) or online.
Finally, some final thoughts.
* Although higher quality cat food costs more, your cat will eat less because it is higher in protein and nutritionally saturated. They don't eat as much and are less likely to develop liver disease and other diseases. As a result, you'll have cheaper vet bills and a happier, healthier cat.
* Read labels, do research (as well as ask your friends and hear or read advertisements) and become a smart buyer. Purchase the cat food that you think is best for your cat.
* Take your cat's age into consideration. A kitten shouldn't eat the same cat food as your adult cat. The markings on the label indicate which food is best for the cat's age.
* Slowly make dietary changes, probably over the course of a week or so.
* Do some internet research, read books, or talk to your vet to decide which cat food is best.
Not all cat food is the same.
Your cat's taste buds love some brands or types of meat more than others. When you buy the cat food you think is the best, you can feel comfortable buying the best cat food you can afford and you will feel better and happier as you get used to your new diet.
Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian and have no formal training in any medical field. This article is not a substitute for your veterinarian's advice. I'm just giving you options and ideas that you may want to discuss with your vet.
Having had cats and dogs for most of her life, Lori Kniff takes care of the health and safety of our best friends, our cats, and our dogs.
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