Today you can read a lot of useful and useless literature about how to feed cats correctly. In some articles, you can find whole sections. This is one of the factors behind the myths about how cats and cats should eat.
According to qualified specialists, such information is very confusing for those who only decide to get such a pet. And in some cases, this leads to serious mistakes in the process of making the right food for the cat. Important: If a cat or cat is fed up, i.e. they get all the vitamins and all the substances they need for their bodies, they automatically get a better chance to live a happy and healthy life. All cat nutrition standards are no longer secret, so all you have to do is use them correctly.
Where did myths come from?
Most importantly, it is important to remember that it is not desirable to rely on the feedback of other cat and cat owners. If you are planning to seriously approach this issue, please contact a specialist. After all, the statement that the pet eats certain products (meaning some specific food) and they have a positive impact on his health, may not always be true, because, in order to know for sure, it is worth regularly showing his pet to the veterinarian.
Yes, of course, even a perfectly matched food for your pet will not protect it from a variety of ailments. But still, an animal that gets all the nutrients and vitamins in full is less sick and lives longer.
The basics of good nutrition for cats
So, you have purchased a pet, and now it is worth remembering and be guided by the golden rules of feeding:
- In a plate at an animal, should not be at once 2 forages, different on the type. Here it is necessary to define at once, you will feed it with treats which have prepared, or will buy industrial mixes. This is important because the process of assimilation of these two options are very different. If you prefer the so-called fragrant "breadcrumbs", remember that the animal needs to drink more (assimilation takes place within 6-8 hours). If we talk about raw meat with various additives, it will be absorbed much faster. In this case, it is undesirable to alternate, because the absorption will be delayed, because the body, or rather the cat's stomach will need to be constantly rebuilt.
- It is not necessary to use a food under the name "an economy-variant". Despite the persuasive advertising, know that your pet would never buy a mixture of low-grade products, including preservatives and dyes, which also have special substances that contribute to addiction - attractions.
- Be sure to choose your pet's breed and age when choosing your pet's food. Remember: during the week you need to alternate quality canned food with no less useful mixtures, as it will lead to slight indigestion, then you will bring discomfort to your cat or cat. The important thing is that the transfer of cat food from one food to another is very damaging, i.e. it traumatizes the cat's body. In order to avoid this, you need to gradually add new food to your cat's old food for at least 10 days and gradually increase the amount of new food.
- If your pet eats only dry food, then the water in the plate should always be there!
"Natural" feeding
In this case, the main ingredient of the menu will be raw meat. But if all cat or cat nutrition is made up of natural products, it is important to choose them very carefully, as well as to cook them.
What is recommended to give of natural products: - meat. Choose lean varieties, and before you give it to eat, it should be pre-frozen; - Vegetables. These should not be starchy or red products;
- Egg yolks no more than once a week;
- by-products such as chicken stomachs, beef heart. As for the liver, it is undesirable to give it;
- Sour milk products such as kefir, cottage cheese not more than 9% of fat, yogurts of natural character;
- Fish: exclusively marine, it must be boiled in boiling water for at least a minute, but not very often;
- Cereals: buckwheat, fiber, rice, other cereals, in case your pet is not prone to constipation;
- Fruits and greens are not much;
- Chicken meat. It should be given to cats periodically, and should not be used as a permanent food as meat because of the small amount of amino acids;
- Olive oil only and in small portions, no more than 0.5 teaspoons per 1 meal.
Don't forget about vitamin supplements, but you should consult a competent veterinarian about their use and schedule.