Kitten season is fast approaching, and with it comes an influx of baby cats that need to be cared for. Whether you’re a cat owner with a pregnant feline that’s about to give birth or a foster parent that’s assigned to look after orphaned kittens, knowing what you should feed baby cats during this crucial… Continue reading What can baby cats eat? A quick guide to feeding kittens
Feeding your cat “complete and balanced” food is vital for her well-being. Aside from delivering essential nutrients throughout her body, the right food makes her organs function properly and helps her grow into a happy, healthy kitty. Different life stages require varying nutritional content, so what you serve your pregnant cat won’t necessarily be sufficient… Continue reading Which herbs and spices can your cat eat? [Over 20 options reviewed!]
Have you recently adopted a cat or brought home a kitten for fostering? As a paw-rent, it’s important to provide for every aspect of her life. This includes preparing a safe, designated space for her, and mentally stimulating her through toys. Preparing nourishing meals is also essential since what she eats greatly affects her growth… Continue reading Which nuts and seeds can your cat eat? [We reviewed 12 options!]
Cats are curious animals and are often intrigued by what’s on our plates. However, just because something’s edible for you, doesn’t mean that it’s automatically safe for your cat. Beans and legumes are some of the most common foods found in our kitchens and pantries, so pet cats will most likely come across them at… Continue reading Which legumes and beans can your cat eat? [We review 10 options!]
Responsible cat parenting involves constantly providing for your pet through nourishment, shelter, entertainment, and care. As your cat grows, her needs change, and so must her diet. Kittens cannot be expected to eat the same food as adult and senior cats, nor should they have the exact calorie intake. In general, full-grown cats should consume… Continue reading Which supermarket meats can your cat eat? [We reviewed 12 options!]
When you’ve decided on bringing home a rescue cat, you’ll need to prepare a starter kit that includes feeding and drinking bowls as well as complete and balanced meals and treats that meet her nutritional needs. Aside from feeding your cat age-appropriate meals, you can occasionally feed her fresh fruits and vegetables found in your… Continue reading Which fruits and vegetables can your cat eat? [We review close to 50 choices!]
To stay in tip-top shape, a cat must eat complete and balanced food appropriate for her age, size, weight, and activity levels. Her meals should contain the right levels of animal-derived protein and fat to make her systems function properly. Seafood is technically edible meat that comes from water-dwelling animals, but does this mean that… Continue reading Which seafood products can your cat eat? [We explore 8 options!]
An excellent source of vitamins and minerals, milk is a nutrient-rich liquid that comes from mammals or even plants. It contains calcium, magnesium, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamins A and B12. Newborns and young mammals drink the milk of their mothers as their primary source of nutrition before moving on to solids. This includes… Continue reading Can cats drink milk? We review 7 milk options!
Cats are animals notoriously known for hiding signs of illness and pain. When a cat is feeling unwell, she may exhibit subtle changes. These signs include a change in her overall appearance, litter box usage, sociability, energy level, coat (including the amount of fur she sheds), breathing, eye/nose discharge, and appetite. When it comes to… Continue reading Why is my cat throwing up white foam and not eating? [7 possible reasons]
Nutrition is an important aspect of your cat’s wellbeing. Depending on her age (kittens and elderly cats should not be given the same food), size, weight, and activity levels, she must be served the right meals at the proper times so that her organs perform at their best. But what if your cat is not… Continue reading Why is my cat not eating? [We reveal 7 reasons!]
Whether they’re active kittens or full grown adult cats, cats must consume food regularly to survive and thrive. They need about 24 to 35 calories a day per pound to keep them within their normal weight range. These calories are spread out into smaller meals that sustain them throughout the day. (In fact, a few… Continue reading Why is My Cat Always Hungry? (We Share 7 Reasons!)
Kittens are cute and cuddly creatures that need constant care and attention. To guarantee that they grow up to be strong and healthy cats, they must be properly fed during the first few months of their life. If you’re curious to discover the best soft food to feed kittens, you’ve come to the right place!… Continue reading Best Soft Food for Kittens
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