The first topic to get out of the way is whether it is acceptable to let domestic cats eat whenever they want to (ad libitum). I find that my cat can eat whenever he likes and food is always available … Continue reading →
The first point to make is that not all domestic cats do this and those that do it don’t do it all the time. In fact, in my experience, it is not that usual. But if a cat has eaten … Continue reading →
There is an article on the catster.com website which addresses the question in the title. It starts off with the words, “most cats don’t drink enough water”. This is incorrect. It would be correct if it applied to domestic cats … Continue reading →
When was the first cat food made? This is a question which must refer to food made specifically for domestic cats in large quanities i.e. by a commercial manufacturer. We have a date for that but it is possible that … Continue reading →
Here’s a list of criteria to select the best cat food based on the performance of the pet food manufacturers.
Continue reading →Summary: There appears to be an increased number of pet owners who want to feed their companions animals a vegan diet and some are already doing so. There is a response from the pet food manufacturers. More research is needed … Continue reading →
It’s a question that you might ask: “Is it okay for kittens to eat adult cat food and adult cats to eat kitten food?” The short answer is, No. If an adult cat eats food made for kittens it wouldn’t … Continue reading →
The size of a cat’s stomach is important in working out how to feed our cat. The domestic cat’s stomach is about the size of a ping-pong ball ‘they say’. This is the equivalent of no more than a maximum … Continue reading →
Why don’t cats ever eat all of their food? Well, firstly, it’s not true that cats never eat all of their food in the bowl. However, often they do leave some food. The two obvious reasons are probably the correct … Continue reading →
No! The answer is in the evolution of cats and dogs and the divergence of their “evolutionary paths” some 30 million years ago. Both are scientifically classified within the class Mammalia and within the order Carnivora. The divergence in evolution … Continue reading →
