How to Feed Your Cat A Healthy Balanced Diet

You cat or cats deserves the best! This guide will help you to feed your cat(s) a healthy balanced diet. As a cat owner you know that cats love to play, eat, and sleep. Read the following recommendations to keep them fed appropriately.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet
• Pen/Paper
• Clock
• Cat Food - Dry, moist, and plants

1. 
   There are many types of cat food

   Canned Cat Food - Taurine is vital to a healthy cat only found in meat and not dry cat food. The food ingredients for your cat is very important just like in humans. When reading the labels try to stick with the all natural kind or ones that do not have excessive processing. The age of the cat will determine if you select sliced or diced

2. 
   Too much carbs makes cats gain weight

   Dry Cat Food - Usually dry cat food has a lot of carbohydrates. Try to find a brand that contains a high level of Protein. In addition read the labels to ensure they are in compliance with Association of American Feeding Control Officials (AAFCO)and Animal Feeding Trials (or Animal Feeding Tests) on its label.

3. 
   Cats love a treat

   Plants for digestion - Many indoor cats get hair balls. Having cat plants purchases at many retail locations will keep your cat with a healthy digestion. There are many house plants and grass harmful to cats if eaten. Take precautions.

4. 
   Water is good

   Water - Cats should be encouraged to drink water. Especially if they have a diet highly composed of dry cat food. Lack of water could cause dehydration or your cat to become tired.

5. 
   Cats like to hunt and climb high

   Food Hunt - Indoor cats sometimes miss the "thrill" of searching for food. To keep them on their toes try moving the cat food every 4-7 days. This provides them with a little more exercise.

Tips & Warnings

• Take time to look at your cat and play with them.
• Protein is very important in every cats diet.
• Avoid over feeding your cat by placing the food out once or twice a day depending upon the food directions.
• Take your cat to a Veterinarian for regular checkups and shots.

[Merriment]

on 5/6/2009 Helpful information for ensuring we provide our cats with a healthy diet.

[Mitestarossa]

on 4/19/2009 Excellent tips on feeding your cat a healthy diet.