| A cat's nutritional diet basically consists of protein, | | | | feeding him a variety of food right from the start. |
| which is found in fish and meat products; taurine | | | | . |
| as well as other enzymes, fatty acids, vitamins | | | | Many cat owners buy cheap cat food in order to |
| and minerals. | | | | save on food expenses. However, you may not |
| Being obligate carnivores, cats cannot thrive | | | | actually be getting your money's worth as some |
| primarily on vegetarian diets although cat food | | | | cheap cat food do not give the right amount of |
| manufacturers can incorporate vegetables into | | | | nutrients that your cat needs. As a result, your |
| their diets. Carbohydrates may not also be a | | | | cat may consume twice as much than they |
| primary nutritional requirement in cats as well | | | | would when consuming a normal serving of |
| although some cat foods contain wheat, rice and | | | | premium cat food. Also, continued feeding of |
| corn as fillers. | | | | cheap, substandard food over time may lead to |
| There are a number of reasons why you should | | | | malnourishment and even health complications. |
| feed your cat with a variety of both canned and | | | | When buying the right cat food, make sure that it |
| dry cat food, as suggested by many nutritionists. | | | | has complied with AAFCO's standards for |
| For one, canned food contains water that helps | | | | complete and balanced nutrition on its label. Its |
| supplement a cat's water needs, given that cats | | | | protein source should also be labeled beef, chicken |
| do not usually drink water on a regular basis. And | | | | or lamb instead of meat alone. Make sure that it |
| just like humans, cats may also become bored | | | | is the first ingredient listed on the label. Always |
| with the same type of food that you may be | | | | check its expiration date. |
| feeding him. Moreover, although cats rarely | | | | Look out for chemical preservatives such as BHA. |
| develop food allergies, they may still be allergic to | | | | BHT, ethoxyquin and propyl gallate, corn meal as |
| some ingredients over time. You may also want | | | | fillers or an excess of carbohydrate fillers. |
| to prevent your cat from developing food | | | | Moreover, beware of labels that read 'animal |
| addiction. This condition is when a cat becomes | | | | digest' 'by-products', 'meat and bone meal' as well |
| addicted to a particular type of food and may not | | | | as added sugars, as these may not be suitable |
| want to eat any other type of food anymore. | | | | for your cat's health. |
| Food addiction in cats can be easily dealt with by | | | | |