A cat appeared in the house. When giving preference to home-cooked food, the owner of the pet, first of all, thinks about how to organize the food properly.
Feeding your pet food leftovers from human lunch or dinner is not the best option for a cat. After all, people often eat foods and dishes that can harm their cat's health.
To keep your cat healthy and happy for a long time, you'll have to try to feed him right.
A cat is naturally a predator, so it prefers meat. But experts believe that it's best to give your cat raw meat only after deep freezing, so you can eliminate harmful bacteria. Some breeders recommend boiling the meat.
Fat pork can cause digestive problems, so this product is not recommended for inclusion in the diet.
Fish is also a very attractive product for cats, but this food is also useful in reasonable quantities. The smell of fish attracts cats and they can show that they are ready to eat fish all day long. But the best way to give fish is not more often than 2-3 times a week.
Frequent consumption of fish can cause allergic reactions in cats and lead to hair loss. Plus, there is a great risk of urolithiasis.
Bakery and pasta in the diet will cause weight gain. The cat's gastrointestinal system is not suitable for the absorption and digestion of fiber (unless in small amounts).
Different confectionery and sweets will also be harmful to your cat's health. Sweet has a negative effect on the cat's cardiovascular system, thickens the blood and disrupts metabolic processes.
Sour-milk products will be useful in a cat's diet, but not fresh milk - it will be suitable only for kittens. Kefir, low-fat cottage cheese, fatty sour cream can be given 2-3 times a week.
A few more words about the nutrition of castrated animals. After castration, the animal often gains weight, so it is very important to have the optimal number of servings.
After castration, the hormonal background changes and the animal's metabolism slows down slightly. Therefore, energy (calories) is consumed more slowly. The main thing is not to overfeed. The only difference in nutrition is that castrated cats should not be given fish in order to avoid ICD.
Nowadays, there are a lot of vitamins on sale, the choice of which is very diverse for both castrated and non-castrated cats, and they should also be included in the pet's diet.
Be sure to pay attention to the reaction of the cat's body to the food offered. You may have to give up something. Not all foods will be equally suitable for all cats.
Attention and care for your cat will ensure its health and the cat will be pleased with its owner's affection and devotion for a long time.