Are plant proteins as good as animal proteins for cats?
The answer to the question in the title is YES but please read the article and feel free to chip in especially if you are an expert nutritionist. Comments are welcome. Compared to animal...
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Working out the protein content of wet and dry cat food for comparison (infographic)
I am happy with this infographic which I hope explains in a clear way how to compare the protein content of wet and dry cat foods. It can be puzzling. The protein content is...
Can cats eat eggs?
Yes, domestic cats can eat eggs but there’s stuff to discuss and the answer should be qualified with a caution about cats eating raw eggs because of the danger of a bacterial infection. Ingredients...
Threats of a £20,000 fine and jail if cat and dog owners put their pets on a vegetarian diet
UK – NEWS AND COMMENT: The Daily Mail is reporting on a story which I find a bit extreme. They say that the Blue Cross charity are reminding dog owners (we have to include...
Practical implications for the cat being a strict carnivore
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...
Insect protein, millet and fava beans: the new ingredients for cat food
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....
Why do cats need protein?
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...
Cat food made from insects
There are compelling reasons to manufacture cat food from insects as it is a natural food resource for cats and an excellent source of protein. Importantly, the environmental footprint from insect produced protein is...
How much protein do cats need?
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...
What To Feed A Senior Cat
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...
The quality of a domestic cat’s diet affects his or her desire to hunt
It would seem that if you feed your cat a poor quality dry food diet she may be more inclined to hunt for prey to supplement her diet. The supplementation of her diet would...
What Percentage of Protein Should Be In Cat Food?
My research indicates that the percentage of protein in cat food should be between 25 and 50%. The classic prey of a domestic cat is the mouse. The mouse is made up of 40% protein.
How much protein should be in cat food?
A cat’s diet should contain 30 to 45% protein on a dry matter basis (DMB) and it should be of high biological value which means that it should be meat proteins as opposed to...
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