Friday, December 30, 2011

Cat Food And Related Information

By Irvin Mccage


As a proud and loving cat owner, the health and well-being of your pet is primarily in your hands. Besides routine veterinary visits and proper grooming, your cat requires a healthy and nutritious diet. Giving your pet the most nutritious food possible is key to its optimal health. With the number of cat food brands now on the market, it can be tough to know which is the healthiest option of your cat. Knowing the facts about cat food will certainly help you make the best decision concerning your cat's diet.

Bright, shiny eyes, lustrous fur, and an active and playful attitude are all signs of an ideally healthy cat. Animal nutrition, in addition to dietary supplements, are key for a healthy and balanced diet. Making them happy by giving them treats could also be a part of their good health.

Firstly, it is a good idea to use a combination of both dry and canned wet food in your cats diet. Because all cats do not drink enough liquids in a given day, this point is essential to help them stay hydrated. Since hydration is necessary for proper body functions, the canned food will supplement any water deficiency your cat may experience.

Of course, knowing your cat's weight and daily activities is very important for determining your cats food regiment. A cat's health can deteriorate rather drastically simply by overeating. For less active cats, overeating even a little bit could cause considerable weight gain. Overweight and less active cats should almost always be provided with light formula cat foods. However, for the more active cats that may often spend time outdoors, food with higher fat contents would be a good choice.

It can be a great challenge to check the labels of every single cat food brand, and then research all of the many strange ingredients that are listed. Still, having knowledge of the most important ingredients will help you tremendously. On the label, the vitamins and minerals, fats, oils, and carbohydrates should always be listed after the food's primary source of protein.

Staying with one particular brand of food is not always necessary. By simply knowing the essentials, you will be able to recognize great food for your cat regardless of who makes it. Depending on the particular selections of canned and dry food you choose, you could even vary your cat's meals on different days. Just like you do, your cat will love the experience of tasting foods of different flavors and textures everyday. One thing is certain: a healthy cat is a happy cat, and a happy cat makes for a happy cat owner.




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