Cats can be described as being obligate carnivores. An obligate carnivore is one that  must east meat. Your cat can’t just live off grass. Your cat’s digestive tract has been shortened so that it can withdraw essential proteins from the meat. They simply don’t have the  dental or digestive apparatus to process plant materials. It’s therefore surprising, given  their physical inability to process plants, that you will still find cats nibbling on plants  from time to time. There are quite a few theories why cats may nibble certain plants. They may choose to do this to balance out their digestion lining or to add missing minerals and vitamins. Alternatively, they may just love the taste. Maybe it’s a combination of factors. Unfortunately, the jury is still out on this one.

 Fortunately these days, we don’t have to go out and hunt for food to feed our cats.  We are priviledged to have a number of well catered stores that offer very nutritional cat foods that should satisfy any cats’ taste. Try to feed your cat only good quality cat food. This will undoubtedly make a huge difference in the health and appearance of your pet cat. Pick one that your cat likes and stick  with it. Cats don’t mind eating the same thing over and over again. Changing their food constantly tends to  just make them picky eaters.

Nutritional requirements for your cat will change depending on his size and age. What you cat requires when they were a kitten is completely different to when they are an adult. When it comes to feeding your cat, make sure you follow the instructions to avoid over feeding or under feeding your cat. An average cat will require around one cup of food per day. Cats appreciate consistency in their feeding schedules.   Aim to feed your cat at the same time each day. Another thing, try and keep their bowls away from high traffic areas. Most cat like to enjoy their dinner uninterrupted.

 Avoid feeding your cat with your own food. There are certain foods, such as chocolate and raw liver that can make your cat very sick. Others cause digestive upset.  Before giving your cat any cooked meat, make sure you’ve removed all the bones. Pork and poultry can splinter, causing injury and harm to your cat.

 When you need to switch from one type of food to the other, do so in a gradual  process. Shifting gradually from one to the other over the course of a week will help  prevent digestive upsets. You may need to switch foods because your store may stop  carrying the brand you like or perhaps your kitten has grown old enough to graduate to  adult food. When the change is done slowly, your cat is much happier and so is their tummy.

 When it comes to giving your cat some treats, it’s a personal decision. Some cat owners are dead set against them. Many others, love to spoil their cats at every opportunity. These days, we can find some great cat treats at any good pet store. Make sure you read the instructions carefully. This is because you don’t want to overindulge your pet cat and turn him into a hairy monster with legs. One other thing your cat requires is fresh, clean water. Do your best to keep a nice fresh supply of water  available for your pet. With just a little bit of pre-planning, you can guarantee your cat a happy and long life.

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