Cat food follows rules to meet specific nutritional needs. Because it is indispensable for his health.
Cat food:
The cat is a carnivorous animal, so it has adapted over time to a varied diet because of its domestication by man. But the cat is not a human being and should not be fed like us. He usually eats several times a day. The smell and taste play an important role in the cat's choice of food.
Essential nutrition for cats:
The constituents of the food portions of this small cat play a very important role in the nutritional needs of the cat.
This animal's diet must include a balance of nutritional elements such as:
-Proteins
-lipids
-vitamins
-Carbon Hydrates
-Mineral salts
This nutritional balance helps your cat avoid health problems during growth.
The different types of cat food:
There are many different kinds of foods for your cat in stores and supermarkets, including dry foods such as kibbles and canned wet foods such as pâtés. But other people prefer to prepare raw food for their cats from meat, fish and poultry. So it is advised by most veterinarians to adapt a healthy food for your cat who prefers rice meals with chicken and carrots, all mixed and cut into small cubes.
Cats prefer warm or room temperature meals. If they are not given the right food (quality, taste), they can develop behavioural problems and be more susceptible to disease,
Cat Feeding Tips:
Balanced rations:
Try to feed your cat an amount according to his weight including a lightly boiled meat mixture with cooked cereals, cooked green vegetables and corn oil.
Small quantities but often:
The cat must take its meals independently, it must be given small rations but several times during the day.
Food temperature :
Your cat's food should be presented warm, preferably at body temperature.
Give your cat water:
Of nature the domestic cat is not a big drinker, because it absorbs a great part of the liquids of the food, that is why it is necessary to integrate wet meals during the day.
Avoid sudden changes in meals:
You should get your cat used to discovering other tastes little by little.
Avoid sweet foods:
You should avoid giving your cat a sweet food like chocolate, it can cause poisoning. On the other hand there are cat treats that you can give him occasionally.
In addition to these tips it is best to consult your veterinarian to be better guided to a healthy and balanced nutrition.
