Should domestic cats eat raw meat?
Introduction Raw meat properly handled, stored and prepared with correct supplements to ensure that it is balanced and complete is arguably the best cat food as cats are obligate carnivores as we all know...
Category: cat food labelling
Why do domestic cats love corn on the cob?
I am not sure that all domestic cats like corn on the cob but judging by the number of questions asked on the Internet about cats eating corn on the cob and also judging...
Expensive cat food can be 25 times more expensive than the cheapest. Is it worth it?
The experts at the Clinical Nutrition Service say that “The yearly costs ranged from $86 to over $2,100” when assessing the price range of wet and dry cat foods in the United States. The...
A cat’s cunning or coincidence? Trapping birds or likes to eat bird seed?
by Phil (London, UK) I have three wonderful cats, a seven-and-a-half-year-old moggie called Triftji, and a pair of Egyptian Maus, Sinbad and Napoleon, both eighteen months old. There have been several amusing incidents with...
Can cats eat eggs?
Yes, domestic cats can eat eggs but there’s stuff to discuss and the answer should be qualified with a caution about cats eating raw eggs because of the danger of a bacterial infection. Ingredients...
Do cats like salt? Do they need salt?
To both questions, the answer is YES. However, it has to be regulated. You don’t want your cat eating too much salt. You can tell that cats like salt in this video from TikTok....
Are euthanised pets in pet food?
Yes, according to 2 sources. This article is about American pet food. I have read a couple of excellent sources on this topic which I am revisiting after about 10 years. 10 years ago,...
List of cat foods the most knowledgeable cat food expert gives her cats (2022)
Susan Thixton is probably the most expert and knowledgeable person on pet food that is currently sharing their knowledge on the Internet. Susan Thixton runs the Truth about Pet Food website. It is a...
Threats of a £20,000 fine and jail if cat and dog owners put their pets on a vegetarian diet
UK – NEWS AND COMMENT: The Daily Mail is reporting on a story which I find a bit extreme. They say that the Blue Cross charity are reminding dog owners (we have to include...
How many calories does a cat burn in a day?
This page contains detailed information on the calories a cat burns in a day including for lactating mothers and growing kittens.
Do cats need vitamin supplements?
Domestic cats do not need vitamin supplements as long as the food that you provide them with is complete and balanced and of high quality. High quality, complete cat food contains all the vitamins...
Prebiotic milk oligosaccharides to improve domestic cats’ gut bacteria
There is an interesting research paper published on the Science Daily website dated March 9, 2021 which I think is worth mentioning. I think this research may result in better cat food in the...
Practical implications for the cat being a strict carnivore
We hear a lot about the cat being a ‘strict carnivore’ (obligate carnivore) but what does it mean in practical terms to the person looking after their cat? I’d like to explore that briefly...
Insect protein, millet and fava beans: the new ingredients for cat food
NEWS AND VIEWS (COMMENT): It’s good news and a step in the right direction in protecting the planet while providing our cat companions with high quality food in line with their specific dietary requirements....
7 reasons why domesticate cats eat grass
Domestic cats eat grass because it contains vitamin B9 and they like to eat it.
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