They say ‘we are what we eat’, and this has never been more true for cats. Before you choose a diet according to your cat’s age, it is essential to know a cat’s basic nutritional needs, irrespective of their age. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that they derive most of their nutrition from different kinds of meat. In fact, they prefer getting their source of hydration from their food as well. So, when fed homemade diets with little to no protein (milk, bread, rice etc.), it adversely affects their health in the long run. You may not notice it now, but feeding cats homemade diets, i.e. food that isn’t biologically appropriate nor nutritionally balanced, can predispose them to cardiovascular, neurological, skeletal, and muscular problems as they enter old age. Moreover, feeding kittens a homemade diet results in nutritional deficiency, which then translates to developmental issues. Cats need protein from meat, poultry, and fish; an essential amino acid called Taurine; vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids; and water. They don’t need large amounts of carbohydrates like in homemade diets – corn, wheat, rice, soy aren’t necessary nor healthy to a cat’s digestive system.
Let’s look at why it is important to feed your cat food appropriate for their age
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