What affects us affects cats
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 in a controlled manner. And, of course, if your cat will eat it. I …
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 by a vet to help with digestive issues in a cat. I’d like to …
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 their everyday hum-drum dinners. But in order for cats to remain healthy they must …
“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 it referred to high levels of vitamin E and C and mentioned “Tocopherols”. The …
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 off and the authors of the Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook state that wet …
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 keeps food moist! There is no indication that it has been banned at July …
