Hi there!
I started researching cat food a few years ago & learned about moisture, protein amounts & carb content & what canned food should have & what it shouldn't have.
I started my cats off on Natures Variety Instinct, all flavors & then someone told me it's high in fat so I then bought Weruva (non fish varieties) & mixed a little NV with the whole can of Weruva. After years of this, I wanted to find a less expensive alternative so I got rid of the Weruva & switched to Soulistic. Whole can Soulistic with a little NV mixed in. I also need to explain that I'm staying with my family & it's a plant nightmare in their house, if my kitties bellies aren't full, they go munching on plants. So there's always food available.
One cat out of my three is a tub gut. I started feeding raw food last month & so every morning I fix a plate of meat. I also fix another plate of meat in the evening & then open a can of food for over night. Usually there's a little food left over in the am, no one eats it all.
I would like for my little fatty to lose a little weight so I've been researching calories & fat content. Here is where I'm having trouble. Before I was told that food under 10% (dm) carbs is best. Now people are telling me I need to pay attention to calories. But then there's the fat too. I'm getting very confused. Can you please explain what someone should be looking at?
Thank you
I started researching cat food a few years ago & learned about moisture, protein amounts & carb content & what canned food should have & what it shouldn't have.
I started my cats off on Natures Variety Instinct, all flavors & then someone told me it's high in fat so I then bought Weruva (non fish varieties) & mixed a little NV with the whole can of Weruva. After years of this, I wanted to find a less expensive alternative so I got rid of the Weruva & switched to Soulistic. Whole can Soulistic with a little NV mixed in. I also need to explain that I'm staying with my family & it's a plant nightmare in their house, if my kitties bellies aren't full, they go munching on plants. So there's always food available.
One cat out of my three is a tub gut. I started feeding raw food last month & so every morning I fix a plate of meat. I also fix another plate of meat in the evening & then open a can of food for over night. Usually there's a little food left over in the am, no one eats it all.
I would like for my little fatty to lose a little weight so I've been researching calories & fat content. Here is where I'm having trouble. Before I was told that food under 10% (dm) carbs is best. Now people are telling me I need to pay attention to calories. But then there's the fat too. I'm getting very confused. Can you please explain what someone should be looking at?
Thank you