Feeding Cats

The best diet for aging cats accounts for both age and disease. Aging cats require less calories, so senior foods with a lower fat content will help with weight management. Senior foods will...

Prescription foods are often suggested for cats suffering from feline kidney disease. These foods are typically low in protein and ash. Some veterinarians feel that prescription diets can add...

Bladder stones aren't just painful for cats. In male cats, they can block the urethra, causing a medical emergency and even death. Some of the symptoms of bladder stones are straining to pass...

According to Pet Education, about 10 percent of allergies in cats and dogs are due to food allergies. In addition, food allergies are the cause of about 57 percent of scratching problems in cats.

Your cat likely has more mercury in its body than you do. So concludes a 2008 study from the Environmental Working Group, which found average levels of mercury in cats at 5.45 times that of humans.

A wide variety of cat foods are available, though most fall into two categories: dry food and wet food. There are advantages to both kinds, and a decision on what kind to feed your cat can be...

It is a common stereotype, the kitten happily lapping up milk from a saucer. The truth is that, for most kittens, milk is one of the last things you want to give them to drink. In most cases,...

Felines, much like humans, have specific dietary needs to adhere to in order to keep their body in prime condition. Unfortunately, most pet owners are misled as to what these dietary needs are,...

Making your own cat food puts you in charge of what ingredients go into the food, therefore putting you in total control of what your cat eats. Homemade organic cat food offers your cats plenty of...

Cats have dietary need just like humans. By giving them a balanced diet of proteins, and vitamins they will be able to lead a healthy life. Nowadays cats are considered a domesticated animal, but...

Most of us may not be aware that they are many foods toxic for cats. It has normally been stressed how dangerous chocolate is for dogs but it is equally as toxic for cats. It is hard to monitor...

What kind of food is really safe for your cats? With a little research you can find a brand of dry cat food that you and your cats will agree on, and that will fill all their dietary needs without...

Kidney disease strikes many felines, especially in their senior years. The main function of the kidneys is the urinary system and secondary functions are the regulation of electrolytes, blood...

Cats depend on their owners to provide them with the necessary nutrition to stay healthy and active. Choosing the proper diet for a cat can be overwhelming, but with proper research and shopping...

Organic, wholesome, homemade---these words are being applied to everything, even cat food. But is the concern about overprocessed food just a fad, or does it have staying power? While undoubtedly...

If your kitty is getting as round as she is long or is starting to sag in the middle, you might want to think about putting her on a diet. Obesity in cats is a serious health problem. Fat cats...

A homemade diet for cats has many health benefits. Making food for your cat is one way to ensure that your pet gets all of its nutritional needs met without the preservatives and byproducts that...

You know that a cat has the runs when he goes to the litter box often (if he can make it in time) and his stool is runny. There are several possible causes of cat diarrhea.

Yogurt is a food which has been surprisingly promoted for use for cats. Not only do they like it for the taste, but there are reported health benefits for cats that eat it. There are also some...

When feeding your kitten or puppy, you may think that letting him eat out of the other pet's food bowl isn't a big deal, but it is. Kittens and puppies need to eat their own food formulated for...

People have many options when it comes to feeding their precious feline friends. Grocery stores, discount department stores and specialty pet stores offer a wide variety of food brands and meal...

Most commercial foods lack the variety of taste, texture and nutrition necessary for fulfilling the needs of a housecat. You may choose to supplement your cat's diet using organic, homemade meals,...

To keep your furry friend as healthy and happy as possible, it's important to know how many calories a day your cat needs, which depends on a variety of factors. Figure out how many calories by...

Cats are carnivores. Therefore, overall a cat does not require dietary plant fiber to maintain a healthy diet. However, there are instances in which plant fiber, including that found in psyllium...

When you are home, you can fill up your cat's food dish whenever she needs it. When you are away from home, or when you are busy, your cat might not get the food she needs. Automatic cat feeders...

If your cat has kidney disease, he needs to eat a specialized diet. The diet of a cat with kidney disease needs to contain a limited amount of high-quality protein, lessening the amount of work...

People often think of cats as animals that don't like to drink water. I will show you how to get your cats to drink water. I have four water dishes that I pour water in each day for my cats. I...

A healthy and uninjured orphaned kitten is easy to rear on a bottle, but it will be time consuming so make sure you’re up to the commitment before you take on the responsibility.

Feline diabetes is common in overweight cats, though some cats that aren't overweight may still develop this condition. If your cat has been diagnosed with feline diabetes you know that there is a...

Cats are finicky creatures. They may turn their noses up at the highest priced cat food available one moment, and dig through the trash the next. There are, however, certain standards and...

Cats are naturally carnivores, meaning they eat meat, and their bodies are designed to handle high levels of protein. Serving a protein-rich diet is vital for the health of a cat, and Pro Plan cat...

Because of the increase in diet-related illnesses such as diabetes and Inflammatory bowel disease, many cat owners are investigating the advantages of feeding their pets homemade foods. Homemade...

Especially after the pet food recalls of 2007, consumers are seeking increasingly to provide food to their pets that is more natural. Some seek commercial organic foods or commercial foods with...

Cats can live long, healthy lives if fed high-quality cat food. Quality food helps maintain health and can also lead to lower veterinary bills. Although most domestic cats primarily eat dry food,...

Cats are carnivores by nature. Yet many cat owners offer nothing but meat-flavored grain in the form of dry cat food. And because they have no other options, cats eat it. Those who choose moist...

A new kitten is a wonderful thing, fuzzy, cute, energetic or curled up in a snoozing ball. Feeding your new pet is something that must be carefully considered, and the sooner, the better. A good...

It's possible to transition even the most stubborn cats from dry to wet food. All it takes is perseverance and some ingenuity. You'll need patience, too. Cats recognize food by its smell and...

Everyone knows that being overweight is unhealthy for people and pets, but getting a cat to lose weight can be particularly challenging. Here are some helpful tips from a veterinarian (and cat...

When feeding your cat, you might have several questions about what is good to feed him and what is not. When it comes to wild Alaskan canned salmon, you will find that not only is it good for...

Does your pet lack energy? How does this look to you? Does your pet get up, eat, potty and then sleep until dinner? If this is an old pet, this is rather understandable, as older pets, like...

Prozyme is a safe, over-the-counter dietary supplement that complements and increases the nutrition cats receive from their regular diets. Enzymatic ingredients in Prozyme function as a digestive...

How much food should you feed your cat? The answer depends on the cat's age, activity level and overall health. But while the amount you feed daily should be customized to meet your cat's unique...

You want to feed your pets a natural diet. But there are so many natural products, how will you choose? Since "natural" means different things to different pet food manufacturers, start by reading...

You want to give your cat healthy food, but there are so many choices it's hard to know which is best. Feeding a variety of wet food brands with different ingredients and textures can cover all...

For a diabetic cat, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate, all-wet food diet can make the difference between going into remission or being on insulin for life. Not all wet foods are created equal...

You don't have to buy holistic or all-natural canned cat food to provide a healthy diet for your cat. But take the time to read the labels on cat food cans before you buy. The list of ingredients...

Many times, when a cat is sick, it will not eat at all, or eat enough. This might be because often, cats get respiratory diseases, and cats don't eat what cats can't smell. Other times, your...

Raw diets for both dogs and cats have become increasingly popular since the mid 1990s. Some people home-prepare raw food for cats, and there are now many commercial raw products that make it even...

Obesity in our feline friends has reached a staggering 40 percent of all cats in the United States. Overweight cats are prone to many serious medical conditions such as diabetes, skin problems,...