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5 Mistakes When Feeding a Cat: If You Love Animals, Run Away From Them Like Fire
31.12.2023 19:18
When feeding domestic cats, people often make mistakes that can negatively affect the health of their pets.
Make sure you avoid the mistakes listed below to ensure your pet's health is not a concern.
Give your cat food from the table
Although it seems harmless, such food can be harmful to the health of the cat. It contains a lot of spices, salt, sugar, dyes and preservatives, which are harmful to animals. If you want to treat your cat with something from your table, choose safer products, such as meat cooked without salt and spices or boiled egg yolk.
Save on feed
Feeding your cat cheap (or low-quality) food can lead to health problems. Low-quality food usually contains little meat and a lot of grains, which cats don’t digest well. Instead, choose food that contains a lot of meat, offal, and vitamins. Grain-free food is especially beneficial for cats, as it is more easily digestible and contains more nutrients.
Overfeeding
Feeding too much can cause your pet to become obese. Cats have a metabolism similar to humans, and excess calories can lead to weight gain. Excess weight can cause health problems such as arthritis and heart disease. To avoid this, feed your cat on a schedule and watch portion sizes.
Don't worry about drinking
To ensure your pet gets the amount of water it needs, make sure the water is fresh, the bowl is clean and in a suitable location. You can also use a cat fountain or feed wet food, which contains more moisture.
Change your food often
Changing food can be stressful for a cat, so it is not recommended to change food frequently. If such a need arises, do it gradually over 10 days. First, mix the new food with the old, starting with 1/4 of the new food and 3/4 of the old and gradually increasing the amount of the new food.
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