Subscribe Feed (RSS)Quantity, quality and frequency are all subjects talked about often in connection with pet care, including the care of cats. There are many factors to consider.
The proper amount of nutrition has to be judged taking into account the age, health and size of the individual cat. The proper amount of serving per meal may also need to be adjusted to take care of his digestion
If you have a young kitten you will need to make allowance for the fact that it needs food to support a high rate of growth. Feeding a kitten four times a day with medium servings is a common practice. Your vet may also have suggestions to make. But as the kitten grows older you can gradually incorporate more adult cat food, and maybe a little of leftovers from the table, eventually reaching a hundred per cent adult cat food three times a day.
Your cat’s state of health can also affect his eating habits. A cat that has diabetes, for example, may need regular insulin and special care over diet. Some conditions may lead to a need to more, or more frequent, food – or less! It is very important in case of long-term ill health to ensure that you take properly qualified veterinary advice to establish whether your cat has a special dietary need as inappropriate feeding of your pet could make matters much worse.
Finally we must not forget the question of weight. Many pet cats become overweight, yes and even severely obese. In the case of an overweight cat you will need to balance carefully the amounts of protein and carbohydrate in the food, and find a cat food mixture designed to keep your pet healthy while slimming. Similarly, underweight or exhausted cats such as those obtained from a rescue centre may need specially balanced diets to help their healthy growth and build their energy levels.
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