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Can cats eat eggs?

Can cats eat eggs?

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2022

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 Egg yolk makes up 30% of …

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat food, cat food ingredients, cat health care, cat treats, eggs, fatty acids, minerals, protein, vitamins | Leave a reply
Vegetarian cat food

Threats of a £20,000 fine and jail if cat and dog owners put their pets on a vegetarian diet

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2021

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 cat owners as well) that if …

Posted in protein | Tagged Animal Welfare Act 2006, cat food nutrients, cats and dogs, crime, food supplements, obligate carnivore, plant-based protein, protein | Leave a reply
African wildcat in urban environment

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 …

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

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 …

Posted in protein | Tagged cat food ingredients, Cat News, insects, pet food, pet food manufacturers, protein | 1 Reply
Puma eating flesh - animal protein and fat

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 …

Posted in protein | Tagged cat diet, cat food ingredients, diet, protein | Leave a reply
Cat and grasshopper

Cat food made from insects

PoC avatarPosted on March 21, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 21, 2020

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 far less than for the equivalent …

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat food ingredients, ethics, pet food manufacturers, protein | 2 Replies
Cat eats mouse

How much protein do cats need?

PoC avatarPosted on May 5, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 5, 2019

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 …

Posted in nutrients | Tagged cat diet, diet, protein | 1 Reply
Thomas a 26-year-old rescue cat

What To Feed A Senior Cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 1, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 2, 2019

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 …

Posted in old age | Tagged calories, caring for your elderly cat, cat diet, diet, elderly cat, old cat, protein, senior cat | 1 Reply
Cat needs more protein

The quality of a domestic cat’s diet affects his or her desire to hunt

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2018

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 be purely instinctive but lead her …

Posted in diet | Tagged bad cat food, cat diet, cat hunting, cat ownership, protein | 2 Replies
What Percentage of Protein Should Be In Cat Food?

What Percentage of Protein Should Be In Cat Food?

PoC avatarPosted on January 31, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 31, 2018

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.

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat food, cat food ingredients, protein | Leave a reply
Protein in pet food label

How much protein should be in cat food?

PoC avatarPosted on February 26, 2017 by Michael BroadFebruary 26, 2017

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 plant proteins. The phrase “biological value” …

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged Best Cat Food, cat food, cat food ingredients, cat food labelling, protein | 2 Replies
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