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When choosing cat food, you need to consider their age, physical condition, activity level, and medical history. You can prevent many of your cat’s health problems, including urinary tract disease and obesity, by following proper feeding guidelines. Therefore, you should learn the pros and cons of each type of cat food and how to form a feeding habit. You should purchase AAFCO certified feed and discuss certain feeding methods with your veterinarian if you have questions or doubts.

Selection of Cat Food

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Know your cat’s basic nutritional needs. Medium-sized adult cats need 250 calories per day with a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Your cat’s specific calorie needs will depend on their size, weight, and activity level. [1]

  • Cats are “obligatory carnivores.” They need to absorb animal fat and protein to get enough nutrients. You need to make sure that the cat food meets your cat’s nutritional needs. [2]
  • Water should not be ignored. Water is an extremely important component of a cat’s diet, and cats that eat dry food need to drink more water because they don’t get enough water from their food. Rinse your cat’s bowl and change the water regularly. You can also prepare a fountain or drip device to increase water intake by giving your cat some entertainment. [3]
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Consider using canned or dry food. Both types are beneficial for cats. In many cases, cats can eat dry food and be given plenty of water. If you care about your cat’s needs, you can consult with your veterinarian to choose the right food for your cat.

  • If your cat has urinary tract disease, diabetes or kidney disease, the amount of water in canned food can help them absorb enough water. Canned cat food contains up to 78% water. [4]
  • Dry foods often have more nutrients because they contain less water. [5]
  • Protein and carbohydrate composition in dry and wet feed often varies by type of recipe. Dry foods usually contain more calories because they don’t have as much moisture as wet foods. [6]
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Consider feeding your cat both canned and dry foods. The combination of wet and dry food helps cats get enough water instead of just feeding dry food. [7] Picky eaters also prefer a varied diet. [8]

  • If you decide to feed your cat a variety of foods, be careful not to overfeed. You also need to make sure that the foods you provide in your meals contain enough calories and nutrients.
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Buy high-quality food. Just like human food, high-quality cat food often has a balance of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. You should choose the type with protein and animal fat. Cats need nutrients from animal meat to get the necessary nutrients such as taurine and unsaturated fatty acids that are not found in vegetarian food. [9]

  • Look for the AAFCO (American Association of Food Control Officials) statement on your cat’s food packaging. This organization ensures that the treats will meet your cat’s nutritional needs. [10]
  • Avoid foods that contain artificial colors and flavors or harmful chemicals.
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Food label analysis. Knowing the ingredients in cat food is not easy. It is important that you look for a few things when buying cat food: [11]

  • If a product’s name uses words like “tuna” or “chicken” before the phrase “cat food,” it means the product contains at least 95% of this ingredient. For example, “Chicken Food” must contain 95% chicken.
  • The word “with” in the product name means that this food contains about 3% of the accompanying ingredients. “Food with Chicken Ingredient” may contain as little as 3% chicken, while “Chicken Food” may contain at least 95% chicken.
  • Cat foods containing phrases such as “dinner” or “snack” contain less than 95% meat but more than 25% meat ingredients. Often these products use grains or other protein sources, as by-products, to be added to the main ingredient of the feed.
  • There is a difference between the words “meat,” “meat byproduct,” and “powder.” [12] “Meat” deals with the “meat” (muscle and fat) of animals and is generally considered a source of protein of the highest quality. “Meat by-products” are clean, meat-free parts such as organs, bones, brains, and blood. These ingredients are not harmful to cats (you need to remember that many people still eat offal!), but they have a lower quality protein content than meat. “Metal flour” is the hard tissue or bone and is often considered the lowest source of quality protein.
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Consider giving your cat home-cooked food. Nowadays, many cat owners prefer to prepare cat food at home. Home cooked food provides fresh, nutritious ingredients without the additives or preservatives found in most commercial cat foods. However, the preparation of pet food often takes a lot of time and money, and requires careful processing to avoid contamination [13]

  • If you decide to feed your cat home-cooked food, you should carefully select recipes from reputable sources. Furthermore, you must verify that recipes provide nutritional information including the calorie count and calcium to phosphorus ratio. [14]
  • Consider purchasing a meat grinder and/or food grinder to make it easier to prepare cat food.
  • Keep in mind that cats need to eat meat, but they also need to eat a variety of foods other than meat to maintain a healthy diet. Carbohydrates, such as rice or corn, can be absorbed in small amounts. Feed ingredients should also contain fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

Consider Your Cat’s Special Dietary Needs

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Determine whether the cat is obese. 1 out of every 5 cats is obese. [15] Being overweight can lead to health problems such as diabetes, joint disease, and some circulatory problems in cats. You can tell if your cat needs weight loss by touching its belly. If you can’t feel the ribs on the top and side of the belly, the cat may be obese. [16]

  • Your veterinarian can also assist you in determining your cat’s normal weight range.
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Determine body fat percentage. Specific calorie requirements in cats may differ from the numbers printed on the cat food packaging. The best way to determine if your cat is gaining or losing weight is to check the fat percentage. This test evaluates the cat’s body shape and determines the amount of fat covering the bones. [17] [18]

  • Most fat percentage tests use a rating scale of 0-5 or 0-10. 0 represents malnutrition (underweight, starving cat) and 5-10 represents overweight. The ideal pet’s weight is between: 3 on the 0-5 scale and 5 on the 0-10 scale.
  • You should feel the ribs when you place your fingers on the cat’s belly and chest, but your fingers should not be caught between the bones. If the ribs are prominently protruding, it is a sign that your cat is underweight. If you can’t feel the ribs, or there is fat covering them, this is a sign that the cat is overweight.
  • When looking at the cat’s body from the side and front, you should be able to see the cat’s waist. If their body is oval and lacks a sharp waist, then the cat is obese. And when the waist is reduced (like a hunting dog), the pet cat is losing weight.
  • The cat’s belly should not swoop down; This is a sign that the cat’s belly contains too much fat.
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Adjust feeding to your cat’s needs. If your cat is overweight (or underweight), you should reduce or increase the amount of food by 10%. Then check your cat’s fat percentage for two weeks. You should adjust accordingly to the changing body shape of the cat.

  • Do not adjust your cat’s diet too much. Cats have an abnormal metabolism and a severe calorie deficit can adversely affect the liver.
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Feed your cat a prescribed weight control diet. The regimen is prescribed by many veterinarians and can provide cats with proper nutrition while still encouraging weight loss. There are different types of prescribed diets, so you should consult with your veterinarian to determine which is right for your cat.

  • A high-fiber, low-calorie diet that’s high in fiber helps keep cats feeling full. They will lose weight slowly over several months. Some examples include Purina OM (Obesity Control) and Hills RD.
  • A high-protein , high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet to match your cat’s natural digestive capacity. Feeding cats high amounts of animal protein helps them lose weight. Hills MD is an example.
  • The Metabolic Diet was developed to stimulate the metabolism of cats. This diet has only one food available for cats: Hills Metabpic Diet (for cats).
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Consider the “Phase of Life” diet. Cats’ dietary needs change depending on their age, and you should give your cat what she needs at each stage. In general, there are three stages to pay attention to when applying a cat diet: kittens, adult cats, and old cats. [19] [20] [21]

  • Kittens stay in the post-weaning phase until 12 months of age. Kittens need more protein and calories because they are still growing. Kitten food also has a unique balance of minerals to support the nutritional needs of growing cats. [22]
  • Adult cats range in age from 1-7 years old. An effective nutritionally balanced adult cat food that helps maintain a normal weight.
  • Elderly cats are cats 8 years of age or older. Older cats often have health problems or lack of flexibility. They need certain nutrients such as glucose and fatty acids. [23] This type of food is often low in protein which can cause kidney deformities in older cats. [24]
  • There are also several “lifestyle” diets for neutered or domestic cats. This type of food is usually lower in calories than regular cat food, but that’s just the main difference.
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Consult your doctor about a prescription diet that applies to your medical condition. If your cat has health problems, such as diabetes, urinary, joint or kidney disease, you should talk to your veterinarian about the best cat food for your cat. Each disease has its own unique diet, although experts do not always agree on how effective they are. [25]

  • Diabetic cat foods often remove humectants and certain carbohydrates to control and stabilize your cat’s blood sugar. In addition, cats with diabetes also need insulin treatment. You should consult with your doctor about your cat’s needs. [26]
  • Cats with weak stomachs or ulcerative colitis may be able to eat a limited or prescribed ingredient diet, such as Hills i/d, Purina EN, or Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal. [27]
  • Cats with urinary tract problems should usually eat a controlled diet of minerals that are likely to accumulate in the cat’s body. Purina UR, Hills CD, Hills XD, and Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Urinary SO are some good examples of this type of diet.

Forming the Habit of Feeding

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Set a fixed feeding time. When choosing a cat food, you should set a regular and consistent feeding time. Regular feeding keeps your cat happy and comfortable.

  • Breaking a cat’s feeding schedule can be stressful and lead to digestive and other health problems in cats.
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Control food intake. You should measure out the right amount of food at each feeding to capture your cat’s eating habits and quickly spot any changes that arise. [28]

  • There is often no set standard for how much to feed a cat due to differences in size, age, activity level, and weight. But typically a cat weighing about 4 kg needs to consume 250 calories per day to maintain proper nutrition. 250 calories is equivalent to 4/5 of a cup of dry food or less than 180 ml of wet food.
  • Follow the feeding instructions on the feed packaging or the manufacturer’s website as a starting point. Then adjust the amount of food based on your cat’s weight and response. [29]
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Prepare food for some cats. While a regular feeding schedule is in the best interest of most cats, preparing food can work for others. The method of keeping food available allows the cat to eat when it feels hungry and snack like natural behavior. Furthermore, this is also useful if the schedule does not allow for multiple meals a day. Lactating cats are often fed liberally because their nutritional needs are greater than other cats. [30] [31]

  • The potential downside to liberal feeding is that you may not be able to closely monitor changes in eating behavior and some cats will overeat when given comfort food access. You should always keep an eye on your cat’s weight and make adjustments if necessary. [32]
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Provide separate food and water for each cat. Cats have a characteristic of being possessive, especially in cases where they are confused about which bowl is theirs.

  • Small stainless steel bowls are durable and easy to clean, so you should choose this type.
  • You should clean the bowl after each feeding and always have clean water available for your cat.
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Consider the age of the cat. As cats grow and age, their nutritional needs change. In addition to applying a diet according to their age, you should feed them differently depending on their age.

  • Kittens should get all their nutrition from their mother’s milk for the first 4 to 6 weeks of life. When you are ready to wean, you should give your cat a special food. Feed them 5-6 times a day because kittens need to eat often and each meal does not overeat during the day. [33]
  • Adult cats should be fed twice a day. Use the prescribed portion size and adjust the food intake as the cat ages and becomes less active. [34]
  • Older cats only need to eat once a day. You should follow your veterinarian’s advice for the special nutritional needs of your cat.
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Avoid giving your cat too much junk food. You can feed your cat junk food or canned salmon or tuna, but only in moderation. Junk food should not total more than 5% of your cat’s food intake. [35]

  • Giving your cat too much junk food will make them obese and have digestive problems.
  • Eating too much junk food also means that the cat eats less food often leading to nutritional imbalances.
  • It’s okay to give your cat some tuna from time to time, but this fish doesn’t provide the nutrition they need, so you shouldn’t completely replace the regular food. [36]
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    Avoid dangerous foods. There are a few foods that are harmful to a cat’s health. Some foods to avoid include: [37]

    • Raw milk and dairy products: Cats are not able to digest lactose, and milk (other than mother’s milk) can cause diarrhea and digestive problems. Tremorgenic mycotoxins have the potential to form from expired dairy products and are especially dangerous for cats. [38]
    • Grapes and raisins: Although the cause is unknown, these two types are not good for both cats and dogs. This type of food affects the kidneys and causes the cat to vomit. [39]
    • Raw bread dough. Powder containing live yeast can be dangerous for cats and can affect the stomach.
    • Chocolate: Although cats generally don’t like this food, it’s still a good idea to keep it out of their reach.
    • Onions/garlic/chives/scallions: This and similar group of plants can cause anemia and some serious red blood cell-related problems. [40]

    • Advice

    • The FDA does not regulate the use of words like “high quality” with pet foods. “High quality” pet food does not necessarily have better ingredients or nutrients than regular food. You should always check the nutrition facts on the package to see what you’re feeding your cat.
    • You should always be aware that environmental factors such as the number of animals, temperature and climate can all affect your cat’s eating habits. If their eating habits change, it’s not necessarily a sign of a serious problem. You’ll need to monitor your cat’s eating habits, activity level, coat shine, and eye clarity to determine if they have major problems. But if your cat doesn’t eat or drink for 24 hours, you should take her to the vet right away.

    Warning

    • Do not give your cat milk instead of water. Milk is not required in a cat’s diet, and some cats cannot digest the lactose in cow’s milk.
    • Do not give your cat any foods that are not intended for them. Cats’ metabolisms are very different from those of humans or even dogs, and they should only be eaten cat food to prevent some serious nutritional problems and illnesses. [41]

    When choosing cat food, you need to consider their age, physical condition, activity level, and medical history. You can prevent many of your cat’s health problems, including urinary tract disease and obesity, by following proper feeding guidelines. Therefore, you should learn the pros and cons of each type of cat food and how to form a feeding habit. You should purchase AAFCO certified feed and discuss certain feeding methods with your veterinarian if you have questions or doubts.

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