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,do I really need to transition him slowly from one wet food to another? Can I just change his wet food one day?
As with many good items (like this one loaded with Omega 3s), canned Mackerel should be served in moderation as issues like lifetime mercury exposure and salt are "issues," but as a "bonus" item it is part of my (restricted) rotation.Excellent information, i appreciate it! I'm learning, it's definitely a learning experience
We cross posted, but yes, I agree, items like canned Mackerel or fresh/frozen Mussels or Scallops should be a very small portion of a diet. I believe it is beneficial when served infrequently in small amounts.No unless you have a cat with a very sensitive tummy. Most cats are fine with different brands / proteins in a day.
Seafood should always be limited and not rotated into the diet often. Too much seafood isn't good for cats.
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Thank you for the article, very informative.No unless you have a cat with a very sensitive tummy. Most cats are fine with different brands / proteins in a day.
Seafood should always be limited and not rotated into the diet often. Too much seafood isn't good for cats.
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Can I Feed My Cat A Fish-based Or Fish-flavored Diet? â TheCatSite ArticlesThank you for the article, very informative.
I sincerely believe that feeding so-called "dry food" is at the root of almost every one of the very pervasive illness we find in cats, due to the twin actions of kibble promoting chronic dehydration and the inclusion of inappropriate levels of carbohydrate in the diet of obligate carnivores and the negative consequences that follow.Yes,I did see that about the thiaminase.What do you think about kitty slow feeders?I know that you don't feed dry cat food, but my kitty gulps down his dry food sometimes without swallowing.
Is Jasper your kitty in your picture? A very handsome kitty!I've heard of Weruva but don't know too much about it.Yes,tonight for dinner he's getting Fancy Feast fish and shrimp feast.
I've known of cats who only ate FF who lived into their 20's so I don't think FF is that bad honestly! It def isn't the worst. I mix weruva and FF together to kind of save on how many cans of the weruva I use, too. It's a good filler/they still get something healthy.Sammy is a nice looking kitty! I will have to learn about Weruva, it sounds good.I'm glad you found a food that is suitable for them.Yes,their tummies and digestive systems are so delicate. I never really realized that.So we had Fancy Feast tonight, and it was a big hit!He really liked it. It seems like a major step down in quality from the Wellness I've been giving him,but he eat the Fancy Feast right up
"Every cat is a law unto itself" seems to be very true! When you say that you feed Belle raw liver,do you mean raw liver you would buy at the supermarket? Like cow liver? And you give her raw chicken hearts?that's something I could do.Re: Food transitions. Keep in mind every cat is a law unto itself.
In my experience, if you feed your cat the same thing over and over again, theyâre likely to need a gradual transition to a new food. But if you get your get used to eating a variety throughout the day, itâs not a problem. We feed our cat Belle three times a day and at each feeding, she gets something different- wet food, a couple of different brands of commercial raw and what we call âlizards & gizzardsâ which is comprised of chicken hearts, liver and gizzard. We give them to her whole to keep her teeth clean. Belle has her preferences (she loves the raw liver) but isnât a picky eater.
We get a couple of variety packs of Sheba from Chewieâs and get a bit of a discount because itâs an automatic order. It also kept us in cat food when there was a shortage.
Cats love routine, but get bored with their food when fed the same thing over and over again. If cats are used to eating only one type of food, then get bored with it, theyâll stop eating.
Thank you! That is a lot of sound advice.I'm going to come along and say something a bit 'controversial'.
Everyone has an opinion on what's a healthy cat food but the facts are this: Cats are the only domestic animal that we've actually extended the life of. I'm fact we've almost doubled it and that's with most of them eating regular cat food. So, don't worry yourself too much and just feed what you can afford, that your cat likes and has the following results:
- poop is not hard and does not come out in pellets but in logs. Cat does not strain
- cat is hydrated. When you pinch the back of their neck, their skin springs back down quickly and easily.
- cat's fur is soft and shiny and eyes are bright.
- cat keeps healthy body condition with a waist, and not too much in their tummy pouch (tummy pouch is naturally evolved protection but should remain as skin or light fat only)
These boys are on Purina Pro Plan Prime Plus (only one to have a longitudinal study), Iams Perfect Portions and Purina Chicken and Rice (vet diet). They all get in to one another's food sometimes. They get Wureva a couple times a week as a food topper. I always add extra water for hydration.
Dry food is not good for hydration and does take water away from the cat. It's also high and dense in calories so you must watch for excessive weight gain and the things that come with that. However, you can rehydrate it if your cat will eat it that way or move to something like Stella and Chewys which is freeze dried.
There is nothing wrong with feeding some dry food if that keeps your cat fed. Fed and homed is best. Full wet diet is ideal. A combination of both is where most people can meet, financially.
My cats are 90% wet and they get dry food as enrichment. It goes in various feeders and toys for play. We are currently in process of finding what works best for them as we figure out Magnus's allergies. I really liked the Purina Pro Plan Elder cat food (for all 3 cats), but they added beef fat to it so Mags can't have anymore.
Either way just watch that your cat is getting 20-30 calories per pound, depending on weight/body proportions and hunger level if your cat doesn't overeat.
(I personally do not like raw diets and have heard many horror stories of illness. I recognize that many people use those diets and it works for them and that's great. I do not pass judgement as it's what's best for your individual cat -- if it works don't break it)