How many calories does an elderly cat need? Answer: in general (and there will be variations for various reasons) an older cat who is of average weight and size needs about 20 calories per pound (.45 kg) of body weight … Continue reading →
Is cereal okay for cats? The answer must be, yes, provided there are no raisons or chocolate and the milk is lactose free! And not much is eaten.
Continue reading →“He’s just so greedy. He just scrounges for food like a dog, and when I’ve fed him he’s still hungry. He’ll go through the bins like he’s never been fed in his life. He does it all the time.”Bea Picture: … Continue reading →
I have two different answers to the question in the title followed by some confusion and I am surprised. From the respected book Wild Cats of the World, I have the information that for a domestic cat to remain healthy … Continue reading →
Reduced calorie intake and a high quality, protein rich diet is the general guide for senior cats. This is about feeding geriatric cats. It’s an important topic because it can prevent obesity. Feline obesity can decrease lifespan. As expected geriatric … Continue reading →
An estimated 40% of all cats in the USA are obese. Veterinarians recommend that weight loss programs should be carefully managed because rapid weight loss can lead to hepatic lipidosis. This is also known as feline fatty liver syndrome, one … Continue reading →
A fifth (20 out of 100 cat owners) don’t realise that their cat is a carnivore so concludes a 2,000 cat owner survey by a cat food manufacturer, Lily’s Kitchen. This lack of basic and essential knowledge on cat nutrition … Continue reading →
His name is Bronson and he weights 33 pounds or 2st 4lbs. He looks it too. His previous owner died and the new owners want to get him into shape. He lives in Michigan US. He was adopted from the … Continue reading →
It is claimed that a domestic cat can live healthily off a vegetarian diet. There is at least one commercial pet food manufacturer making a vegetarian diet for cats. The concept is counterintuitive. A lot of people including cat owners … Continue reading →
I’m going to play devil’s advocate and write something provocative. Can a vegan (or vegetarian) diet for a cat be acceptable? I believe that it is a question worth asking. I don’t think that we should criticise the idea of … Continue reading →
