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Napoleon, stalking prey this summer

A cat’s cunning or coincidence? Trapping birds or likes to eat bird seed?

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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 my little Maus, but one in … continue reading…

Posted in grain | Tagged behavior, bird seed, cat food, cat intelligence, cat preying on birds, grain | Leave a reply
Can cats eat eggs?

Can cats eat eggs?

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2022

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 Egg yolk makes up 30% of … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat food, cat food ingredients, cat health care, cat treats, eggs, fatty acids, minerals, protein, vitamins | 1 Reply
Domestic cat likes to lick a Graham cracker because it is salty

Do cats like salt? Do they need salt?

PoC avatarPosted on April 10, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 10, 2022

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. He is very interested in licking … continue reading…

Posted in sodium | Tagged cat treats, cat video, diet, salt, salt poisoning, sodium | Leave a reply
Pet food labelling misleading re animal species

Are euthanised pets in pet food?

PoC avatarPosted on March 9, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 9, 2022

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, I said that rescue cats and … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged animal shelters, cat euthanasia, cat food ingredients, cat food labelling, cat shelters usa, euthanized, pet food manufacturers, usa | Leave a reply
Best cat foods only human grade as per Susan Thixton

List of cat foods the most knowledgeable cat food expert gives her cats (2022)

PoC avatarPosted on December 11, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2021

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 respected website. Thixton has been running … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged America, Best Cat Food, cat caregiving, cat food ingredients, cat welfare, feed grade cat food, humane grade cat food, pet food manufacturers, survey | Leave a reply
Vegetarian cat food

Threats of a £20,000 fine and jail if cat and dog owners put their pets on a vegetarian diet

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2021

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 cat owners as well) that if … continue reading…

Posted in protein | Tagged Animal Welfare Act 2006, cat food nutrients, cats and dogs, crime, food supplements, obligate carnivore, plant-based protein, protein | Leave a reply
Vitamin D

Do cats need vitamin supplements?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2021

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 that domestic cats need. And if … continue reading…

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Prebiotics to benefit cat health

Prebiotic milk oligosaccharides to improve domestic cats’ gut bacteria

PoC avatarPosted on March 11, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 11, 2021

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 future. You can read quite a … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat health, cat health care, cat stomach, cat study, cat welfare, cat wellbeing, digestion, science, study | Leave a reply
African wildcat in urban environment

Practical implications for the cat being a strict carnivore

PoC avatarPosted on December 27, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2020

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 in this article. The domestic cat … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged amino acids, arginine, cat food ingredients, cat’s taurine requirement, diet, food supplements, obligate carnivore, protein, vitamins
Insect based pet food from Nestle

Insect protein, millet and fava beans: the new ingredients for cat food

PoC avatarPosted on November 6, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 6, 2020

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. Although it looks odd and some … continue reading…

Posted in protein | Tagged cat food ingredients, Cat News, insects, pet food, pet food manufacturers, protein | 1 Reply
Bengal cat Coco eating grass

7 reasons why domesticate cats eat grass

PoC avatarPosted on October 8, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 8, 2020

Domestic cats eat grass because it contains vitamin B9 and they like to eat it.

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Posted in vitamins | Tagged cat diet, cat eating grass, cat grass, diet | 2 Replies
Bond Pet Foods

Pet food that is brewed like beer

PoC avatarPosted on September 15, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 15, 2020

They put the DNA from the muscle of a chicken into a yeast and then grow the protein that way. As the yeast grows the muscle protein grows inside of it. When it reaches a certain density they pull it … continue reading…

Posted in protein | Tagged Cat News, dog news, good cat news, pet food, pet food manufacturers, science, veganism | Leave a reply
Vitamin D

How do indoor cats get vitamin D?

PoC avatarPosted on August 17, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 17, 2020

Indoor cats get vitamin D from their food. They have to as they cannot create it (synthesise it) from sunlight in their skin as humans do. It does not make any difference if a cat is an indoor cat or … continue reading…

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Cat eating a chicken

Is it wrong for domestic cats to eat bones?

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 21, 2020

I think that some of the advice on the Internet may be less than wise. I have doubts whether it is sensible for domestic cats to eat the sort of bones that are commonly available to cat owners. We have … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged bones, cat diet, cat health, cat health care, diet, homemade cat food, raw food diet | Leave a reply
Feral kitten eating baby food to help socialise him

Is baby food safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 8, 2020

Baby food is safe for cats for a very limited time or as a treat as directed by your veterinarian. In fact, on occasions veterinarians recommend that you feed your cat baby food. For example, if your cat has diarrhoea … continue reading…

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged baby food, cat diet, cat food, cat food ingredients, cat health, cat health care, diet, home treatments for cats, socialising cats | Leave a reply

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