Do cats like their water bowl at a distance from their food bowl?
People ask: Why do cats like their water separate from their food? They are asking if cats like their water bowl at a distance from their food bowl. And if they do; why? You...
Tagged: cat food
You’re not a cat hoarder but a cat food hoarder!
There is an interesting discussion on cat food on social media. It’s about how much you store in your kitchen or to use an old-fashioned word, pantry. Does this picture reflect your attitude to...
Can humans eat cat food and will it be cheaper?
In general terms, the answer to the two questions in the title are (a) yes and (b) yes but it depends upon the food quality. Eating cat food to save money is not a...
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...
Tip on opening a can of cat or dog food with ease (hands only)
I have not seen people mention this before. By pulling back the ring pull as far as possible as shown in the video, it increases the length of the break in the top which...
Infographic on 5 thoughts on excess weight in cats
This is a pretty basic infographic but I feel that it is useful to restate the basics from time to time. It depends on the person but there is no doubt that many cat...
2 cat food supplements backed by science
I don’t see the need to add much to the video from Michelle or the infographic from me which is based on what she says and her photo from her website which you can...
Infographic on pros and cons of cat water and food bowls plus a discussion on whisker stress
Choosing a cat bowl is a familiar decision for all newcomers to domestic cat caregiving and also for experienced owners. As all cat bowls are inexpensive or relatively inexpensive compared to most household items...
Wet cat food has a higher negative environmental impact than dry cat food
Taking a dog’s diet, researchers concluded that a dog would be responsible for 828.37 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per year if consuming a dry diet compared to 6541 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent...
Is your black cat rusty red? Tyrosine deficient diet?
In the unlikely event that your black cat has turned a rusty red in normal lighting conditions, there is a possible cure: change his food. Food can alter the appearance of a cat, specifically...
Cat food made with “nature-identical” chicken meat available soon
Nathan Winograd (America’s best animal advocate), in his newsletter, tells me about a product which interest me because I’m concerned about the environment, global warming and animal welfare. I want to try and do...
Is there lead shot in pet food containing pheasant?
My research tells me that there is a risk of minute particles of toxic lead shot being in some pet food, albeit rarely. And I’m referring to the UK and the US at the...
Feeding tuna to a cat – good and bad
Introduction: This was a submission by a visitor upon which I commented. She was unaware of the potential hazards of feeding her cat a high quantity of tuna regularly. However, fortunately, her cat was...
Packaging of cat food in small sachets can be terrible
I am going to moan about wet cat food packaging in small sachets in the UK. The problem may not exist in other countries. Some wet cat food manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves....
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