CAT FOOD – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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A cat’s diet needs to achieve the right balance of the five major groups of nutrients:

Protein Fats and Oil Vitamins Minerals Carbohydrates

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PROTEIN Protein is responsible for

healthy muscles, hair and skin. It is also an integral part of the immune system and ensures transportation of oxygen. 

Cats require higher levels of protein which can be obtained from chicken, beef, fish and eggs.

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FATS AND OILS Fat acts as a ‘fuel’ to a cat

as it helps them stay active providing twice as much of energy as protein. 

Essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6 are required for a healthy coat and skin as they provide insulation and protect internal organs.  

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VITAMINS Vitamins are required in small

amount in the diet to help maintain growth, a healthy skin and coat and also normal vision.

It is also required for wound healing and normal functioning of the nervous system.

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MINERALS Minerals like calcium and

phosphorous are essential for healthy and strong bones and teeth.

Other vital minerals for normal body functions are sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper and iron.

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CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are not a significant component of the

cat’s diet, it is however a source of immediate energy.

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TAURINE

Another indispensable nutrient for a cat is Taurine. It is an essential amino acid that is only found in meat protein and is mandatory for a healthy heart and good vision.

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TYPES OF AVAILABLE CAT FOOD:

Dry food – It is generally cooked under high heat and pressure, fat is later sprayed on it to make it palatable.

Wet food - Canned foods or wet foods are higher in protein and fat, and lower in carbohydrates, than dry foods.

Vegetarian or Vegan food – Although cats are carnivores, still one can feed them with a vegetarian diet fortified with nutrients like Taurine and Arachidon acid.

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Good-quality cat food is carefully formulated to supply the accurate balance of all the nutrients a cat requires to thrive. Adding human food to a nutritionally balanced and complete commercial cat food may upset that balance.

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