Protein is crucial for your cat's health, and generally comes
from fish, meat or poultry. Advertisers will often say their
brand is beef, turkey or mackerel flavoured, but it may not
actually contain those products, meaning it may not be rich in
protein. Always ensure the food you buy but your cat has a
sufficient amount of protein in it, irrespective of the flavour.
Cat Food Fact #2 Cat Food with Taurine Taurine is an important
amino acid for your cat, and you should also check that the food
you buy contains this supplement. Cats control their own levels
and indicate these with their appetite. If you cat is eating a
lot, the food you are buying may not have enough nutrients for a
balanced diet. You can watch your cats weight by buying a
nutrient rich food as your cat will eat less and you might even
save money.
Cat Food Fact #3 Canned or Dry Cat Food? Cats require a varied
diet, including a mixture of canned and dry food. Contrary to
opinions that it doesn't matter, buying only one type of food
because of convenience or price is a mistake, and can harm your
cat's health. When the cat is alone or unattended for a period,
carbohydrate rich dry food should be left out for your cat with
a supply of fresh water. Tinned food is higher in protein due to
the meat content, and contains higher water levels. Both are
essential for a balanced diet, and a combination of both dry and
canned food will keep essential variety in the diet and prevent
the cat from seeking food elsewhere.
Cat Food Fact #4 Avoid fillers in cat food Protein is essential
for your cat as part of a balanced diet. Ensure the food you buy
is rich in protein, and not overly full of carbohydrates, common
fillers used by manufacturers to build out volume. Always read
the label, and check for overly high levels of carbohydrate and
other by-products in the cat food.
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