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How many treats to give a cat a day?

PoC avatarPosted on April 27, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 27, 2018

We all like to give our cat a treat. We know that we should not overdo it. Treats should never exceed 20% of a cat’s total daily food. I believe that that is a good guideline. I have more or less answered the question. So what is the required total daily food intake for a domestic cat?

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Posted in diet | Tagged calories, cat diet, cat food, cat treats, diet | 2 Replies

Commercial Raw Food Products for Cats are Prepared Badly

PoC avatarPosted on January 13, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2018

A study conducted in the Netherlands concluded that raw pet food was made under slacker standards that human food and as a consequence pathogens hazardous to pet health is contained in these foods in significant quantities some of which are zoonotic.

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Posted in diet | Tagged cat food, raw cat food | 6 Replies

Why do domestic cats eat mice?

PoC avatarPosted on October 14, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 14, 2017

Because at the end of the day they are domesticated North African wildcats and these wild cats primarily live of small mammals such as rodents including mice. The domestic cat has inherited that trait from the wild cat even though … Continue reading →

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Are ham treats bad for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2017

The answer is Yes and No depending on what sort of ham you are feeding your cat as a treat. Processed, off the supermarket counter, ham in various guises may contain too much salt. Salt intake should be limited both … Continue reading →

Posted in diet | Tagged cat diet, cat treats, human to cat relationship | 3 Replies

Do cats need diverse diets? Variety’s in vogue!

PoC avatarPosted on May 9, 2017 by Jo SingerMay 9, 2017

While rare roast beef or roast turkey are your all-time favorite foods, would you consider eating them every day, 365 days a year? I think that ultimately we would be “fed up” by them (pardon the pun). If we prefer … Continue reading →

Posted in diet | Tagged cat diet, cat food, diet, feline nutrition | 4 Replies

Feeding Cats a Vegetarian Diet: A Recipe for good Feline Health?

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2016 by Jo SingerMay 25, 2016

When it comes to feline dietary requirements, cats are obligate (strict) carnivores, and require meat protein in their food in order to maintain tip-top robust health. Thanks to the internet most of us are aware of this by now. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Cat Eats Mouse in 60 Seconds

PoC avatarPosted on February 16, 2016 by Michael BroadFebruary 16, 2016

My cat Gabriel is a fast and surgically efficient eater of prey. I watched him do it. He brought in another mouse. He must have found a nest of them and virtually wiped them out of existence. This time he … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Pet Food Gaining in Popularity in the UK

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2015 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2015

There is a bit of a health scare in the UK about cats and dogs eating vegetarian food because it is on the increase and quite substantially. Sales of vegetarian pet foods are growing at up to 25% annually in … Continue reading →

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SeaCure protein for digestive issues in cats and bone broth

PoC avatarPosted on March 13, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 13, 2015

With caution and common sense, sometimes, it is good to explore new ideas with the intention of improving our cat’s health and welfare. Here are two possibilities. The first, SeaCure, is a dietary supplement for humans. It has been recommended … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Food, diet | Tagged cat constipation, cat food, cat food additives, Feline IBD, home treatments for cats, supplements, treating cat diarrhea | 1 Reply

How much cat food by weight should I feed my adult cat daily?

PoC avatarPosted on October 28, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 28, 2014

The answer is not easy because each cat is different in terms of weight and activity and the advice varies anyway. Also we have wet and dry cat food which greatly complicates things. Incidentally there is a page on PoC … Continue reading →

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