I've seen lots of information about cat and kitten diet and nutrition and your local pet sitter and kennels should know these important general facts when taking care of your cat. Unlike dogs, cats nutrition needs are much different because of their natural prey. Cat diets should consist mostly of meat protein like poultry, beef, rabbit, venison and fish. Other diet boosters are eggs and cottage cheese. Since located in Colorado Springs, kennels should be able to provide the right diet for your cat.
Dry kibble also called dry cat food is processed and contains starch and protein mixed. The outcome is not enough protein to satisfy a cat's protein needs. Puppies need half the protein kittens require. Even grain-free dry cat food contains too much starch. If you prefer dry cat food use a brand with a high protein-to-carbohydrate ratio. Many vets recommend adding canned cat food to your pet's diet. Always have fresh water available with dry cat food because it is very low in moisture content. Supplement with cottage cheese and scrambled eggs. For your pet sitter, have available your brand of dry cat food and canned food, when you are gone.
Homemade recipes that are much too high in grains, vegetables or cereals. These ingredients displace the essential proteins a feline's needs. Most cat fanciers, local pet sitters and kennels will not use homemade recipes.
A surprise is that raw food does not satisfy feline nutritional requirements. Raw food must be as fresh as possible. Plan to leave raw food out only 10 or 15 minutes. You should include supplement drops to make up for missing essential vitamins and minerals, such as taurine. Taurine is absolutely necessary to a cat's diets, and is found in rodents. Your pet needs a supplement for this missing amino acid. Also, kittens often cannot handle a homemade raw diet and may develop digestive problems. Keep in mind, even if your feline is not ill, salmonella may be present in its feces for up to a week. Provide your pet sitter with the necessary raw food stored in your refrigerator. Give your pet sitter a list the supplements.
I've often seen cats eating grass in the yard. Bad news because you will probably be introducing parasite eggs into your pet's body by allowing them to eat lawn grass. Instead, grow or purchase cat-friendly grasses. Oat grass by Pet Greens Live Pet Grass (Green Nutrition) is one of my cat's favorite grasses. (Moolah takes over the container!) I give it to them periodically through the year, especially during spring when they are shedding their coat. My cats consider grass a treat. Let your pet sitter know if you have greens to be provided to your cat while you are away.
Have you had trouble with your cats and kittens raiding your indoor plants? This is often because they are not getting enough water or moisture in their diet. Using a water fountain will help your pet get the moisture it needs. This fountain also ensures your pet sitter provides the water and moisture your cat needs.
Dry kibble also called dry cat food is processed and contains starch and protein mixed. The outcome is not enough protein to satisfy a cat's protein needs. Puppies need half the protein kittens require. Even grain-free dry cat food contains too much starch. If you prefer dry cat food use a brand with a high protein-to-carbohydrate ratio. Many vets recommend adding canned cat food to your pet's diet. Always have fresh water available with dry cat food because it is very low in moisture content. Supplement with cottage cheese and scrambled eggs. For your pet sitter, have available your brand of dry cat food and canned food, when you are gone.
Homemade recipes that are much too high in grains, vegetables or cereals. These ingredients displace the essential proteins a feline's needs. Most cat fanciers, local pet sitters and kennels will not use homemade recipes.
A surprise is that raw food does not satisfy feline nutritional requirements. Raw food must be as fresh as possible. Plan to leave raw food out only 10 or 15 minutes. You should include supplement drops to make up for missing essential vitamins and minerals, such as taurine. Taurine is absolutely necessary to a cat's diets, and is found in rodents. Your pet needs a supplement for this missing amino acid. Also, kittens often cannot handle a homemade raw diet and may develop digestive problems. Keep in mind, even if your feline is not ill, salmonella may be present in its feces for up to a week. Provide your pet sitter with the necessary raw food stored in your refrigerator. Give your pet sitter a list the supplements.
I've often seen cats eating grass in the yard. Bad news because you will probably be introducing parasite eggs into your pet's body by allowing them to eat lawn grass. Instead, grow or purchase cat-friendly grasses. Oat grass by Pet Greens Live Pet Grass (Green Nutrition) is one of my cat's favorite grasses. (Moolah takes over the container!) I give it to them periodically through the year, especially during spring when they are shedding their coat. My cats consider grass a treat. Let your pet sitter know if you have greens to be provided to your cat while you are away.
Have you had trouble with your cats and kittens raiding your indoor plants? This is often because they are not getting enough water or moisture in their diet. Using a water fountain will help your pet get the moisture it needs. This fountain also ensures your pet sitter provides the water and moisture your cat needs.
About the Author:
Kit Roupe is a professional pet sitter in Colorado Springs, Colorado. You can find more information about Cat Diet & Nutrition as well as other useful pet care topics at http://tinyurl.com/3uvsj52.. Also published at Feline Nutrition.
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