Robin Williams wearing a jungle man outfit fighting a lion, in the blockbuster film, Jumanji. A far cry from the reality of the common domesticated cat. Or is it? A cat has all the power, stealth and cunning of it's wild ancestors, if only in proportion.
It's a controversial subject, therefore, when discussing a cat's diet. Even vets disagree upon the proportion of meat to vegetables and other carbohydrates. Some say you shouldn't feed carbs at all! Others say you should feed your cat only canned or dry processed food, most of which has a very large supply of carbs, most of them unhealthy.
Lets go over the facts. Cats are obligate carnivores. That means they MUST eat meat to survive and be healthy. It does not, however, mean they do not eat any plants. In fact, plants are a vital part of a cat's diet.
To find what plants are safe for cats, ask your vet. Also, try to give your cat not more than 30% carbs, even fewer refined ones.
We wish you and your pet a long and happy (and healthy!) life!
Love,
Cathy's Critters
It's a controversial subject, therefore, when discussing a cat's diet. Even vets disagree upon the proportion of meat to vegetables and other carbohydrates. Some say you shouldn't feed carbs at all! Others say you should feed your cat only canned or dry processed food, most of which has a very large supply of carbs, most of them unhealthy.
Lets go over the facts. Cats are obligate carnivores. That means they MUST eat meat to survive and be healthy. It does not, however, mean they do not eat any plants. In fact, plants are a vital part of a cat's diet.
To find what plants are safe for cats, ask your vet. Also, try to give your cat not more than 30% carbs, even fewer refined ones.
We wish you and your pet a long and happy (and healthy!) life!
Love,
Cathy's Critters
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