↓
 
  • Cat Chit Chat
  • Animal-human relationship
  • Norwegian FC
  • TKA
  • KATZZ
  • Maine Coon
  • Tiger

PoC

Cat Welfare at Heart - seen in 86% of the world's countries (168/195)


Seen in 86% of the world's countries
  • RECENT ARTICLES/HOME
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • GLOSSARY – CAT TERMS
  • ESSAYS
  • CAT BREEDS
    • CAT BREEDS 2
    • CAT BREEDS 3
    • Unusual Cat Breeds A-E
    • Unusual Cat Breeds F-U
    • Video of 104 Breeds
    • Largest Cat Breeds
    • Rare Cat Breeds
    • Cartoon Cats
    • Breed Selector
    • Cat Breeds Archives
  • WILD CAT SPECIES
    • Wild Cat Facts For Kids
    • Bengal Tiger Reserves Map
    • Wild Cats of Africa (for kids)
    • Wild Cats of Asia (for kids)
  • HISTORY
    • Maine Coon History
    • Cats and Women (an essay)
    • Domestic Cat History
    • Cat History Archives
  • Timeline of the Cat
    • Cat History For Kids
      • Cartoon Cats
  • BEHAVIOR
    • Cat Behavior Facts For Kids
    • Behavior Archives
    • Cat Behavior 2
      • Cat Aggression
    • Essay on Cat Behavior
      • Cat Ear Positions
    • Cat Sounds
      • Articles on Sounds
    • Feral Cats
      • The Feral Cat
  • ANATOMY
    • Cat Anatomy Facts For Kids
      • Cat Skin Gland Facts For Kids
      • Cat Claw Anatomy (for kids)
    • Cat Breed Size
    • Cat Body Types
    • Cat Head Shape
    • Cat Eye Colour
    • Cat Ear Size & Shape
    • World’s Biggest Cat
    • Declawing Cats
    • Teeth
  • CONTACT ME
  • Tiger
    • Cat Chitchat
    • Katzz
    • Animal-human rel
Home→Tags cat food additives

Tag Archives: cat food additives

Is it GOOD for a cat to eat grass?

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2020

The question is very positive in that it is asking if it is healthy and useful for a cat to eat grass. It is not asking whether it is acceptable to allow a cat to eat grass. The answer can … Continue reading →

Posted in nutrients | Tagged cat caretaking, cat food, cat food additives, cat food ingredients, cat food nutrients, feline nutrition, good cat caretaking | Leave a reply

On the shelves in April: cat food which stops you being allergic to your cat

PoC avatarPosted on February 27, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 27, 2020

In Pro Plan LiveClear, Purina has presented what they consider to be a breakthrough in helping people who are allergic to cats. It is estimated that about one in five people are allergic to domestic cats and many are prevented … Continue reading →

Posted in product reviews | Tagged cat allergen fel d1, cat food additives, cat food ingredients, cat products, Product Reviews, purina | 3 Replies

Processed food is bad for humans but we almost always feed cats processed food

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 10, 2018

Chemically processed food with a large number of ingredients and which is high in carbohydrates is recognized as not being an ideal food for humans. I believe that, nowadays, the general consensus is that processed foods are a major contributor … Continue reading →

Posted in nutrients | Tagged bad cat food, cat food, cat food additives, cat food ingredients, raw cat food | 1 Reply

What is low magnesium in cat food?

PoC avatarPosted on January 3, 2017 by Michael BroadJanuary 3, 2017

Cat owners no longer need to concern themselves about buying low magnesium cat food. The idea behind low magnesium cat food came about because at one time pet food manufacturers believed that magnesium in the “ash” of cat food was … Continue reading →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat food, cat food additives, cat food ingredients, dry cat food, kibble | Leave a reply

Should cats eat pumpkin?

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2016

Cat owners ask Google: should cats eat pumpkin? The answer is No. You don’t need to feed your cat pumpkin. Therefore there is no obligation to do it. That does not mean you can’t do it provided it is done … Continue reading →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat food, cat food additives, cat food ingredients | 5 Replies

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

What precisely is in cat food? We have a right to know.

PoC avatarPosted on March 5, 2014 by Michael BroadMarch 5, 2014

Should pet food manufacturers be more transparent about their products? Today, the plethora of cat food brands and the variety of flavors marketed for sale makes it much easier for kitty guardians to help our fur-family members from getting bored with … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Food, cat food ingredients, cat food labelling | Tagged bad cat food, cat food additives, cat food ingredients, cat food labelling | 33 Replies

Preservatives in Hills Science Plan Dry Cat Food

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2013

“Natural preservatives and natural antioxidants” are used in Hills Science Plan LIght Dry Cat Food. What does it mean? I telephoned Hills in the UK and asked what “natural preservatives and natural antioxidants” means. The lady at customer service said that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Food | Tagged cat food additives, preservatives | 7 Replies

What preservatives are in cat food?

PoC avatarPosted on November 7, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2013

I have noticed that the cat food I buy never goes off. It just dries out and goes a darker colour. There is no mold on it, nothing. This seems abnormal but may not be. However, it used to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Food, cat food labelling | Tagged cat food additives, preservatives | 10 Replies

Propylene Glycol in Wet Cat Food

PoC avatarPosted on July 15, 2012 by Michael BroadJuly 15, 2012

Propylene glycol is a multi-purpose chemical. One of its uses is as a food additive. It is a ‘desiccant’ (creates dryness) in some wet cat foods. I am not sure why manufacturers want to make wet food dryer. Apparently it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Food, Cat Health | Tagged cat food additives, cat food ingredients, cat health, wet cat food | Leave a reply

Most shared posts written in past 3 years

  •  
    Animal rescuer found dead of apparent suicide. No one knew how helples...
    A well-known animal rescuer was found dead of an apparent suicide Wednesday night. No one knew how helpless she was feeling. Manhattan clinical psychologist and author was found hanging in the bathroom of her fifth floor Sutton Place apartment. Stace
    33.7k Shares
  •  
    Barn Cat Pictures...
    I love barn cats. It seems natural to me. They live in that middle ground between domestication, living in the polished home, and a wild cat existence outside. The modern day barn cat is as close as we can get … 18.7k Shares
  •  
    The ‘new normal’ caused by COVID-19 may make this the wors...
    With the complications of our ‘new normal’ created by countries and states going into strict quarantine due to COVID-19, many who care for feral cats are worried. One issue is whether a colony caregiver can physically even get to the 18k Shares
  •  
    16-year-old cat dropped off at a vet clinic to euthanize because owner...
    This is Freckles, a 16-year-old female tortie. She’s currently at a Wichita, Kansas veterinary clinic where the staff was told to euthanize her by her owner because he was “done with her.” Freckles is FIV positive. Freckles is front
    15.5k Shares
  •  
    $2,000 reward for two cats dumped by a transport driver who ‘nee...
    This is the infuriating (and heartbreaking) story of two cats who were dumped by a transport driver on a cross country trip from Virginia to California. That transport driver needs a good ‘ass beating’ for abandoning Jack and Bean outside
    14.6k Shares
  •  
    The satellite-dish ears of the serval...
    The two pictures on this page show us the satellite-dish ears of the serval, a lanky, medium-sized wild cat species. The pictures show youngsters and the ears are proportionally larger making them very noticeable. “The servals long legs [the lo
    6.6k Shares
  •  
    We have the knowledge of the world at our fingertips yet we choose to ...
    It’s the beginning of a new week and to start that week off with a smile I’d like to present adorable photos of dogs babysitting kittens. These are just a few I’m seeing over and over on Facebook. We may &
    5.7k Shares
  •  
    Feral cats may be ‘outsmarted’ by the new Tomahawk “...
    Feral colony cats may be outsmarted by the new Tomahawk live trap. Those involved in trap-neuter-return (TNR) know what I’m talking about as we often deal with the frustration of colony cats being trap shy. Back when I was active  
    Compassion fatigue: Animal rescuers can’t save them all and the ...
    Animal rescuers can’t save them all (even though some people think they can) and the stress is taking its toll on those dedicated to trying. Michael posted an article on this very topic back in September 2017 stating animal rescue  
    Missouri man admitted he would scour Craigslist ads for free cats then...
    A St. Peters, Missouri man who would scour Craigslist ads for free cats has been charged with felony animal cruelty. Additional charges are pending. NOTE: VERY GRAPHIC ARTICLE. No graphic photos but the content is very disturbing. Use discretion befo
    4.5k Shares
©2021 - PoC - Weaver Xtreme Theme Privacy Policy PoC
↑