Cat Feeding Essentials
Two Things to Remember When Choosing a Cat Food…
- Cats were bred to be desert dwellers and depend on getting at least some of their liquid nutrition from their food.
Sure, we’ve domesticated cats to where they will drink water, but it bucks against instinct. Simply put, a cat’s digestive system is not set up to process a dry kibble, no matter how good the kibble is. - Like dogs, cats are carnivores, or meat eaters. (Actually, they are even more-so carnivores than dogs.) Sure, some grains and veggies are ok, but all that is really required for a happy, healthy cat is a good source of protein with moisture.
If you’ve ever cat a cat die of kidney failure at a young age, chances are pretty good that it was caused by feeding a lifetime of only dry kibble. Cats must get some liquid nutrition through their food.
If you feel that you absolutely must feed your cat a dry kibble, please consider supplementing their diet with at least some canned or raw food. Even a little bit, (a teaspoon a day,) helps immensely.
You should also consider a water fountain for your cat. Cats like running water, and are much more likely to drink appropriate amounts of water with one.
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