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Practical implications for the cat being a strict carnivore

PoC avatarPosted on December 27, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2020

We hear a lot about the cat being a ‘strict carnivore’ (obligate carnivore) but what does it mean in practical terms to the person looking after their cat? I’d like to explore that briefly in this article. The domestic cat … Continue reading →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged amino acids, arginine, cat food ingredients, cat’s taurine requirement, diet, food supplements, obligate carnivore, protein, vitamins

Can cats eat pork? Is pork safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2020

Yes, of course cooked pork is safe for domestic cats to eat because it is the flesh of a pig and as we all know cats are strict carnivores. Carnivores rely on the flesh of animals to live. The only … Continue reading →

Posted in diet | Tagged carnivore, cat diet, cat food ingredients, cat ownership, cat treats, diet

Can feral cats eat dog food?

PoC avatarPosted on December 10, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 10, 2020

Feral cats can physically eat dog food and they no doubt will eat dog food if they are starving but it is not nutritionally adequate for a feral cat and therefore over the long term you would harm a feral … Continue reading →

Posted in nutrients | Tagged cat food ingredients, cat food nutrients, dog food, feeding feral cats, feral cats

Insect protein, millet and fava beans: the new ingredients for cat food

PoC avatarPosted on November 6, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 6, 2020

NEWS AND VIEWS (COMMENT): It’s good news and a step in the right direction in protecting the planet while providing our cat companions with high quality food in line with their specific dietary requirements. Although it looks odd and some … Continue reading →

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5 fruits that domestic cats shouldn’t eat

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 27, 2020

People ask whether our domestic cat companions can eat watermelon, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, apples, mangoes, pineapple, apricots, kiwi, nectarines, pears and cantaloupe! 🙂 . The fact is that studies on the small wild cat species frequently find … Continue reading →

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Is it safe for cats to eat mice?

PoC avatarPosted on July 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 17, 2020

There are two reasons why it is unhealthy for a domestic cat to eat mice despite the fact that mice are the number one prey of the domestic cat. Of all the prey animals that the domestic cat wants to … Continue reading →

Posted in nutrients | Tagged cat dangers, cat food ingredients, cat prey, cat prey items, dangerous foods, dangers to cats, mouse, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Is baby food safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 8, 2020

Baby food is safe for cats for a very limited time or as a treat as directed by your veterinarian. In fact, on occasions veterinarians recommend that you feed your cat baby food. For example, if your cat has diarrhoea … Continue reading →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged baby food, cat diet, cat food, cat food ingredients, cat health, cat health care, diet, home treatments for cats, socialising cats | Leave a reply

Why do cats need protein?

PoC avatarPosted on July 7, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 7, 2020

Cats need animal protein. They have a higher requirement for protein in their diets than dogs and humans. They need protein so that they can route animo acids (protein is a chain of amino acids) in the process of gluconeogenesis … Continue reading →

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Is it okay to give a cat ice cream?

PoC avatarPosted on July 1, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 1, 2020

It is not okay to give a cat ice cream. There are several reasons. Ice cream is attractive to domestic cats because it contains fat. However, they do not realise that it is very cold. When they eat it they … Continue reading →

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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 →

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