Shopping for cat food can be a tricky business even when you have done your research and know, in general, what you are looking for. This is because cat food labels can be difficult for uninitiated shoppers to interpret. The information presented is not always straightforward, and reading these labels requires understanding official definitions and […]
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Cat Food Ratings: Considerations and Cautions
The Problem of Water Like all animals, cats need water to keep their bodies functioning. Water consumption is especially important for animals with kidney disease, an epidemic among older house cats. This means that all cat owners need to provide attractive water bowls or drinking fountains and make sure that their cats always have clean, […]
Cat Food Ratings: The “Ideal” Cat Food
… like searching for the “best” human food or diet. No such thing exists despite the claims of pet food companies and passionate diet advocates Searching for the one “best” cat food or cat diet is very much like searching for the “best” human food or diet. No such thing exists despite the claims of […]
Cat Food Analysis: Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins Vitamins and minerals are essential elements of a nutritionally balanced diet. They are important for bone formation, blood oxygenation, muscle growth, nerves, and the production of hormones. Cats need a balance of fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, E and K, as well as Vitamin B. Cats actually produce Vitamin C on their […]