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ASH 'the incombustible inorganic residue remaining after incineration; generally the mineral content of the food' *
Contrary to popular belief ash in pet food has not been collected from a fire place and added for bulk!
In pet food the constituents are broken down into several components: Moisture, protein, fat, and sometimes fibre and carbohydrates (often found in lower quality foods).
Anything that does not come into one of these categories is called by the general term 'ash'. Therefore ash contains minerals and vitamins and is essential for your pet's health.
It is called ash because when the food is burned (to determine its analysis) carbohydrate, fibre, fat and protein are all incinerated. Ash is the part of the food that remains after incineration.
Too much ash harms cats. the amount of ash must be documented on all cat food. cats with kidney disease or past UTI should not have diets with ash.
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∙ 13y agoAsh is a residue of the cooked ingredients in cat food. Within the ash, there is calcium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and other trace minerals, all of which are beneficial to a cat in small amounts. Contrary to popular belief, ash has not been collected from an outside source and added for bulk.
It is natural for food with a higher meat content will contain more ash, but better quality meat will produce less ash. Most canned or pouched cat foods have 1 to 3% of ash, whereas dry food has a much higher percentage, from anywhere between 5% to 10% (perhaps more on some brands).
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∙ 12y agoAsh is a residue of the cooked ingredients in cat food. Within the ash, there is calcium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and other trace minerals, all of which are beneficial to a cat in small amounts, which are lumped together in the same label. Contrary to popular belief, ash has not been collected from an outside source and added for bulk. Ash in cat food has not been proven to be detrimental to a cat's health.
It is natural for food with a higher meat content will contain more ash, but better quality meat will produce less ash. Most canned or pouched cat foods have 1 to 3% of ash, whereas dry food has a much higher percentage, from anywhere between 5% to 10% (perhaps more on some brands).
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∙ 11y agoI like cheese and buns :):):):):):):)
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My cat eats dry cat food but likes to eat lettuce. How much lettuce can be fed to cats.?
I just found out my cat likes lettuce also. I wouldn't replace your cats normal diet of cat food with lettuce but an occasional treat should be ok. As with any treat too much is just too much so don't over do it.
Can a cat hunt too much?
A cat cannot hunt too much. A cat doesn't eat much. A rat is enough to be eaten for a cat daily. A cat also uses energy during hunting. A too much hunting may make a cat tired.
Why is your cat sick in the morning?
It is likely the cat has eaten too much or too quickly, and would benefit from smaller food portions. Dry food in particular can be a problem, as many cats just swallow these whole and will often vomit them back up. If this has been happening for a while, it may be ideal to take the cat for the vets to rule out a medical problem.
What does it mean when your cat claws you for nothing?
If your cat claws you for nothing they most likely have too much energy and need a scratching post. Or sometimes your cat is trying to tell you something like, "I don't want to be petted right now" or,"I'm hungry and have no food".
Can Depo-medrol kill a cat?
It is safe to give this drug to your cat. It may kill your cat if you give your cat too much of the medication.
Is to much canned cat food bad for a cat?
Yes, overfeeding a cat regardless on the type of food can be harmful. Some cats that eat too much all in one go often vomit soon afterwards, or become overweight. Feeding a cat too much dry food or treats can also have this effect.
Will cat food make hens vomit?
Chickens cannot vomit - however, if you give a chicken too much cat food, it will make them sick.
My cat eats dry cat food but likes to eat lettuce. How much lettuce can be fed to cats.?
I just found out my cat likes lettuce also. I wouldn't replace your cats normal diet of cat food with lettuce but an occasional treat should be ok. As with any treat too much is just too much so don't over do it.
How old does your cat have to be for it to stop eating cat food?
whenever you want it to, my cat eats homemade food, not commercial cat food :) it's healthier too
Can a cat hunt too much?
A cat cannot hunt too much. A cat doesn't eat much. A rat is enough to be eaten for a cat daily. A cat also uses energy during hunting. A too much hunting may make a cat tired.
What should you not feed your cat?
Onions, Chocolate, too much high fat food, too much soft food can also lead to dental problems so give your cat plenty of dry biscuits too.ADD:Grapes and raisins are toxic for cats also, as well as anything with caffeine in.
Can cat food be eaten by humans?
No, it is not ideal to feed a dog cat food. Dogs love cat food because cat food has much more protein and fat in than dog food does. Cat food does not have the correct nutrients a dog needs - cat food has lots of added nutrients that cats cannot synthesize themselves but dogs can, so dogs fed on cat food can get too much of certain nutrients, and also become overweight from too much protein and fat.
Is it possible to give a cat 1 can of food a day and can still gain pounds?
Yes, provided you don't exercise with the cat too much. Note that the cat will also gain considerable weight.
What ingredient is used in cat food to maintain eye health?
Vitamin A is good for cat eye health, although they cannot have too much of that vitamin or vitamin D.
Does ash ever pass out in Pokemon?
Yeah when he drinks too much
What if a dog will only eat cat food?
nothing, its not like the dog would turn into a cat but i bet the cat would be hungry! :D Well no you can't say that nothing will happen your dog will probably have diarrhea but it depends on how much and what kind a little too.
How much food for your cat is too much?
This depends on the individual cat. Some cats you can leave food out and they will only eat when hungry, but most will eat the whole big bowl and become extremely obese in a very short time. An average 4kg cat needs only 200g of good quality wet food, less if you feed dry food as well. Naturally a cat with a bigger frame will need more food than this, and a smaller cat will need less. If you feed too much, it will soon become apparent as the cat will begin to weigh heavier, and will develop more fat around the waist and ribs. Feeling for any extra layers of fat over his ribs every couple of days is a good idea, or even weighing the cat once a week. If your cat is gaining weight, reduce the food slowly until the cat reaches its optimum weight.
