Protein can come from many sources including wheat (a plant). Although cat food may be high in protein it may be because it contains lots of wheat products. We know that cats are obligate – meaning strict – carnivores. The … Continue reading →
This is a cross-post and follow-up to the Chinese jerky treat scandal that rumbled on and on because the FDA were unable to definitively establish that this product was contaminated despite the protestations of thousands of dog owners (and some … Continue reading →
Jo Singer’s article of today once again made me think about why pet food manufacturers, anywhere, have for decades turned out cat food which is not entirely suitable for the domestic cat. Many cat health problems stem from commercial cat … Continue reading →
Does the cat food that you are buying contain enough of the essential vitamin B1, which is commonly referred to as thiamine (thiamin)? You cannot rely on the fact that it does because a study indicates that 13 to 15% … Continue reading →
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 →
By Ayesha Husna (in India) Recently, there was an article that Royal Canin had changed hands with ownership and that they have changed formulations of their products too. And this comes as a horrid surprise, and true to that. There … Continue reading →
Do gourmet cat foods tempt finicky felines? Our two Oriental shorthair cats, Dr. Hush Puppy and Sir Hubble Pinkerton are to say the least extremely fussy about what they will eat. Trying to figure out what will suit their fancy … Continue reading →
What is it like to live with a wild cat hybrid? How difficult is it? What are the consequences including the wider consequences? Do they behave as Carole Baskin says, namely in a way which makes it impossible to enjoy … Continue reading →
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 →
Is fish bad for cats? I hear that question a lot since our Sealy is hooked on Whiskas Purrfectly Fish. He’s also eating their chicken and beef flavors now to wean him off so much fish. As it turns out, … Continue reading →
