At feeding my cat bites me
by Christian Ortiz (NYC, NY) My name is christian Ortiz. I am 16 years old and live in the Bronx, New York. I have a domestic cat named Lucky. When ever my Mom feeds him with food he starts to … Continue reading →
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Managing the domestic cat’s feeding process to improve their quality of life
This is a summary of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) advice on how to feed domestic cats. The intention is to improve the life of domestic cats, reduce the chances of obesity and to try and meet the … Continue reading →
Should cats eat small meals often?
Yes, domestic cats should be fed small meals often. This mimics free-living cats. Free-living cats are opportunistic predators of small prey such as mice. They typically have frequent small meals throughout the day. They spend a large part of the … Continue reading →
When Feeding Our Cat We Should Make Him Hunt for It
It is in our cat’s DNA to hunt for his food. Hunting is a major part of a cat’s behaviour. Why, therefore, do we simply plonk down on the kitchen floor a bowl of commercially prepared cat food in a … Continue reading →
Domestic Cats Select Food on its Nutrients not Its Flavour or Aroma
If allowed to, domestic cats don’t select food on flavour but on nutritional content a study has found1. Cats have an intuitive feel for selecting a food that is right for him/her based on its macronutrient content by which I … Continue reading →