Expert Advice on Cat Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle.
Did you know that your cat’s weight is one of the most important clues to her state of health? Weight loss or gain can be an early warning sign of illness.The Cat Weight Kit app offers an easy way to stay on top of any changes to your cat’s weight.Continue Reading
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Did you know that your cat’s weight is one of the most important clues to her state of health? Weight loss can be subtle, and if it happens gradually it can be difficult to recognize unless you weigh your cat regularly. But even when weight loss is visible, what you’re actually seeing may not be weight loss. It may be muscle loss. Continue Reading
When it comes to feeding your cats, the less processed their food is, the better it is for their health. I’ve been feeding raw for the past ten years, and have seen all of my cats thrive on it. For the past six years, until Allegra could no longer tolerate a raw diet because of her various health issues, I’ve been feeding Darwin’s, and it has become a perennial favorite. If you’ve ever been on the fence about trying Darwin’s for your cats, now is the time to do so: they have a fantastic Black Friday deal for you: get 60% off your first box, and a whole year of free treats!Continue Reading
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Feline diabetes is a growing concern among cat parents. While the exact cause of diabetes isn’t always clear, obesity is a significant risk factor. Other factors include genetic predisposition, increased age, and the use of steroids to treat other illnesses. Managing diabetes in cats involves a multi-faceted approach, with diet being a key component. A carefully controlled diet can significantly improve your cat’s blood sugar levels, overall health, and quality of life.Continue Reading
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The answer to the question “how much should you feed my cat?” isn’t as straightforward as it would seem. And even though every can and bag of cat food provides feeding instructions, these guidelines are pretty much useless, because multiple factors impact how much a cat should eat.Continue Reading
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I love the concept behind food puzzles, also known as foraging toys or puzzle toys. Even though most food puzzles are not designed to be used with canned or raw food, and I’m a firm advocate that cats should not eat dry food, you can still take advantage of these toys by using freeze dried treats instead of dry food or treats. And while I don’t recommend feeding a lot of fish based food or treats, bonita tuna flakes also work well for these toys, since you only need a very small amount to get your little hunter excited.Continue Reading
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Feeding your cat a species-appropriate diet is the most important thing you can do for her lifelong health. You can’t control your cat’s genetics, but you can control what you feed. While cat food manufacturers would have you believe that different feline lifestages require different diets, the truth is that a cat’s dietary needs don’t change all that much over the course of her life.Continue Reading
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A raw diet is one of the best ways to fulfill cats’ nutritional requirements. There are numerous benefits from feeding a raw diet, including improved digestion, reduced stool odor and volume, increased energy, ability to maintain ideal weight, better dental health, and better urinary tract health.Continue Reading
Veterinary diets, also known as therapeutic diets or prescription diets, are formulated to address specific health issues in cats, such as obesity, kidney disease, or food allergies. Unfortunately, the way these diets are marketed are often misleading, and they may be a poor nutritional choice for your cat.Continue Reading
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If you’ve followed us for a while, you already know that we’re big fans of Darwin’s raw food. It’s Allegra’s favorite, and we like everything about this food. Today, I’d like to introduce you to a unique offering in the raw food market: Darwin’s Intelligent Design™, a raw diet for cats with kidney disease.Continue Reading
A raw diet is one of the best ways to fulfill cats’ nutritional requirements. There are numerous benefits from feeding a raw diet, including improved digestion, reduced stool odor and volume, increased energy, ability to maintain ideal weight, better dental health, and better urinary tract health.Continue Reading