{"id":3471,"date":"2020-07-29T12:29:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T12:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/store.furmeow.com\/?p=3471"},"modified":"2020-08-01T12:33:04","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T12:33:04","slug":"enrich-your-cats-life-with-the-right-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/2020\/07\/29\/enrich-your-cats-life-with-the-right-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Enrich Your Cat’s Life With The Right Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a cat as a pet brings a lot of joy to a person. However, many people end up with sick and malnourished cats because they couldn\u2019t understand their nutritional requirements. If you are a cat owner or you plan on getting one soon, here is a list of ten tips to keep your cat healthy and nourished.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose Canned Food<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most cat owners depend on kibble because it\u2019s more convenient and budget-friendly. This however is not the perfect diet for your feline because it is very dry and lacks proper nutrition. The highest nutrient content in kibble is the carbohydrates which are not ideal for your cat. Wet canned food is healthier and a more nutritional option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give Them A Balanced Diet<\/span><\/h2>\n

The nutritional requirements of a cat change with age, breed, and even gender. Make sure you understand the nutritional needs of your cat so you can give them a properly balanced diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Careful With Homemade Foods<\/span><\/h2>\n

A lot of cat owners believe in feeding their cat homemade food. While this may seem like a pocket-friendly alternative, it\u2019s not the best because you will never manage to portion out the right ingredients and nutritional value and you may end up overfeeding or underfeeding your cat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid Toxic Foods<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is a long list of food items that are toxic to cats. Another reason why you should avoid homemade foods is that you could accidentally feed your cat something that could be life-threatening or harmful to them. If you are not sure about what you should and shouldn\u2019t feed your cat, you can always do a little research online to see which foods are harmful to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus On Portions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cats don\u2019t understand how much they are supposed to eat so if you place a large portion in front of them, they are more likely going to overeat. It\u2019s important to understand the right portion requirement for your cat so you don\u2019t end up overfeeding it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maintain Their Weight<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cats who are overweight or underweight are more likely to have multiple health-related problems. This is why it is important to check the portion size for your cat based on their breed, age, and gender so you provide them with the right nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Transition Slowly<\/span><\/h2>\n

As mentioned earlier, cats have different nutritional requirements based on various factors. You will need to change the kind of food you feed your cat from time to time. When the time comes to make the change, it\u2019s important to do it gradually by introducing a new brand once a week and increasing the frequency as you move ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Them Hydrated<\/span><\/h2>\n

A lot of people don\u2019t understand the importance of proper hydration which is why they never leave a bowl of water for their cat. All living things need water, so does your cat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose The Right Vet<\/span><\/h2>\n

A vital component to your cat\u2019s health and nutrition is a good veterinary doctor. When choosing one, ensure that they specialize in the feline.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you follow these tips, your cat will be healthy and there will be lesser problems you will have to deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having a cat as a pet brings a lot of joy to a person. However, many people end up with sick and malnourished cats because they couldn\u2019t understand their nutritional requirements. If you are a cat owner or you plan on getting one soon, here is a list of ten tips to keep your cat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3472,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cat-food-nutrition.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3471"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3471"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3471\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3473,"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3471\/revisions\/3473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/furmeow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}