Selecting Cat Food:

Good nutrition is of paramount importance to the health of your cat.



High quality natural cat food is better for your cat in the same manner as high quality people food is better for your health. Also, the food that you choose to feed your cat with must be in accordance with the current health status of the cat, activity level, physical condition and life stage. It is also important that your cat enjoys the food you give her.

Feeding your cat high quality natural cat food will ensure that she receives vital nutrients that will allow her to grow and reproduce in a healthy manner.



Cat food that contains wholesome natural ingredients may be more expensive, but contains all the necessary nutrients. Most commercial cat food contains fillers which do not provide any health benefits to the cat, and in fact, can also be harmful to health. Another way to offer healthy cat food to your pet is to prepare it yourself at home.



You may also discuss with your veterinarian about adding a multivitamin to the cat’s diet to ensure that all her nutritional requirements are met. A basic daily homemade cat diet should consist of a quarter cup of cooked chicken, one tablespoon of cooked potatoes and a teaspoon of chopped parsley. Go organic wherever possible as organic cat food is full of the essential nutrients as well as free from traces of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Raw diets involve feeding your cat raw meats and vegetables. Grains are not a part of such diets. Dry cat food and treats are also not to be fed to the cat according to these diets. Raw diets are however still controversial and not many opt for them as they tend to have strict guidelines.

When selecting cat food, look for the products that have “complete and balanced” written on the label. The food labels are regulated by government agencies and as such these foods will be healthier for your cat. Also buy food according to the life stage of your cat. The label should contain information about which life stage it is appropriate for. Animal protein must be listed as the first ingredient on the label. This could include beef, chicken, liver or fish. The dry weight protein must be up to 26 per cent. Kittens require additional protein and food that is listed as appropriate for kittens must have higher protein content.