Cat Nutritional Needs

One important thing that cat lovers should know is their cats’ nutritional needs. There are four basic things that cats need: protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. Dry food is more of a convenience food and is usually left out for free feeding.

Canned food contains water which is good for cats because they don't regularly drink enough water. An important rule when purchasing cat is to not buy the cheaper brands of cat food because they might not contain the right amount of nutrients that your cat needs.

When looking at cat food labels, the main source of protein should be chicken, beef or lamb not meat. For canned food, the proteins source should be listed as the first ingredient. Be sure to give your cat fresh water each day and make sure it is readily available. When possible use filtered or bottled water for your cat's water.

Cat treats can be used for rewards or just to show your cat how special they are. The two best cat treats I have found are Bonita tuna flakes or Pounce Crunch Variety Pack. The Pounce Crunch Variety Pack comes with catnip, chicken and turkey, tuna and salmon flavors.