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It is not advisable. Dry food, generally speaking, is not food appropriate for an obligate carnivore. Dry food contains no moisture, so is very dehydrating to an animal that has evolved to get water from their food. The amount of moisture in cat food is probably one of the most important parts of a cat's diet. Lack of moisture can cause painful (and potentially dangerous) bladder problems such as Cystitis.
Dry food is more a convenience food for us, as it is easy to put in a bowl and leave for several hours. However, dry food is certainly not a requirement for a cat's diet.
The best prepared cat foods are the ones with a very high, named-meat content. They should be labelled by source, such as: Chicken, Turkey, Rabbit, Lamb, Tuna, etc., as the first, or first two ingredients.
Many brands of dry food, regardless of price, contain high concentrations of carbohydrates, or fillers; such as corns, grains, and cereals. Cats can't digest these, and often gets stored as fat or expelled. These fillers are used instead of meat because, compared to meat, it is less costly, and helps to hold the kibble together.
Cats need meat-based protein, not plant-basedprotein. Cats will often overeat on lower quality foods because they are not getting all the nutrients they need, which can result in obesity and other health problems which can drastically shorten a cat's lifespan and overall quality of life.
Canned or pouched food, however, has anywhere between 60 to 80% water. Seeing as in the wild a cat's prey is around 65%-75% water, wet food provides a cat with more than enough water each day.
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Is it good to feed cats McDonald food?
no, the best food for cats is cat food .
Do cats get vitamin d?
if you feed your cat a good quality cat food, it will get all the vitamins it needs.
hpw do i feed my cat?
Put cat food in a bowl
Is cat food good for skunks?
Skunks are omnivorous. They eat plants and meat. So yes, you could feed them a cat...
Should you feed your cat wet food in the evening?
You can feed your cat wet food as often as you like, whenever you like. There is no set rule when to feed a cat, although most feed their cat twice a day. I personally feed my cat wet (pouched) food in the morning and in the evening.
how to feed your cat?
10 or 15 of cat food
How much wet food for 9 lb cat?
Most people think the canned cat food is higher in calories than the dry cat food, which is incorrect. The dry cat food is far higher in calories. The canned cat food has lots of water in it. Read the labels on both types for moisture content. You need to feed a good name brand cat food, not some cheap generic brand you find in grocery stores. For the amount to feed your cat is difficult to answer without seeing your cat in person. Is your cat fat or thin? How active is it? Never free feed your cat by keeping food down in front of it all day long. Feed twice a day. Put down only the amount that your cat will clean up in approx. 10-15 minutes. After that time, pick up any left over cat food. You could also mix a little canned food in with the basic dry food. Keep an eye on the cat's weight.
Is it healthy to feed your pet dugong cat food?
No! Do not feed your pet dugong cat food unless you dont want it to survive.
Can you feed a cat people food?
Yes, you can but it is not a good idea because:People food does not necessarily provide a balanced feline diet,It teaches a cat to beg or break into cabinets, andPeople food is usually more expensive than cat food.
What to feed a cat that has no teeth?
You should take the cat to the vet so they can treat it and in the meantime soft food would probably be good.
Where can I find the best cat food?
The best cat food really depends on your cat. In theory you would want to feed your cat a food that is made with real meat, and no red dyes, as red dyes aren't good for cats to digest.
How much I to feed my cat food?
get him stake
