it means that while fish will provide your cat with the protein it needs, it is deficient in various minerals and vitamins that your cat needs for a healthy diet. what’s more, raw fish is usually a breeding ground for bacteria which, like in humans, can cause food poisoning in your cat. it means that, nutritionally, this fish isn’t likely to offer your cat any of the benefits that good quality fish might. if you’re wondering which types of fish …
a lot of people think that begging at the dinner table is behaviour that only dogs exhibit, but it’s actually very common for your feline to put on the kitty cat eyes too! we’ve put together this guide to tell you what human food cats can eat so you know what foods you can share, and what you shouldn’t! there’s no need to add extra ingredients to your pets’ diet, but there are certain human foods you can give them …
cats are part of the family, right? but sharing isn’t always caring: cats and humans have different nutritional needs, and some foods that are safe for humans are actually toxic to cats. we teamed up with the university of missouri small animal clinical nutrition service in columbia, mo., to find out what kind of foods should be on the menu for your feline friend. “the simplest and most convenient way to meet a cat’s nutrient requirements,” the clinical nutrition center …
moments later, your cat coils around your legs and plops down, begging for a tidbit of your treat with a sweet meow. although you would be happy to share a taste, you guiltily say no, knowing your munchies are bad for your kitty. poutry, beef and other meat is a natural option for your little carnivore. skip meats high in sodium, such as cold cuts or ham, as too much salt can be toxic to cats. sharing a slice or …
waste products are normally filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the urine, but cats with ckd will end up with an accumulation of these waste products in the bloodstream as the filtering process breaks down. for more information on this condition please see the handout “chronic kidney disease in cats”. commercial diets for cats with ckd are developed to prioritize these key goals. these diets are formulated to help cats with ckd avoid metabolic acidosis …