cat food and feeding

We had a very successful reviews contest this month! We asked our members to review cat treats that they've tried, both good and bad. The result: our Cat Treats reviews section now has over 25 reviews in it! I'd like to thank each and every contributor for their reviews. Together, we can make...

Cat food is always a hot topic on our forums. There are so many things to consider when deciding which diet is best for your cat that debates can be lengthy, and occasionally heated. When dry food is brought up, we sometimes hear people mention its anti-plaque qualities, often tooted by their...

Many owners like to enrich their cat's diet with the occasional treat, often a piece of food prepared for the human residents of the house. However, there are common foods that are harmful to cats and it's up to owners to know what they are and avoid them whenever possible. Seemingly innocuous...

Buddy is a friendly domestic shorthair cat. At six years of age, Buddy weighs 28 pounds. His owner, Michelle Endorf, confesses that she and her family have been at times embarrassed of Buddy's weight problem, fearing that guests might think they were neglecting the cat's health. Recently...

A pregnant cat usually carries three to five kittens. The growing fetuses, along with the placentas, are all formed by the nutrients supplied by the mother cat's body. It's no wonder that pregnant cats develop a healthy appetite. Once the kittens are born, the lactating mother cat needs to...

Kittens double their birth weight in the first nine days. As they continue to grow, their weight gradually increases by a total of over 30 times their birth weight in the first year. In terms of physical growth and development, this is the most important year of a cat's life, although many cats...

You've probably been there before - standing in front of shelves loaded with dozens of cat foods. Dry or canned? “Fresh” refrigerated or frozen raw? Senior, Growth or Maintenance? Urinary Health or Indoor Pet Health? Natural, Holistic, Premium or Super-Premium? And if you manage to get past all...

Feeding your cat provides her with the things she needs to stay healthy and grow. Although some people believe that cats won't overeat, this is a myth., as can be shown by the many overweight cats in veterinarians' offices. According to the experts at Cornell, obesity is the number one...

Recently, TheCatSite.com introduced the Raw Feeding Forum and we are excited about the positive response. Many cat owners already know that cats are obligate carnivores, but they mistakenly believe that the processed foods readily available in most grocery and pet stores today will satisfy their...

Feeding cats can seem complicated and require a level of expertise, but there are some essential rules that every owner needs to know. Gaye Flagg shares them here in this concise guide for new cat owners. Written by Gaye Flagg Ask any vet and they will tell you that much like in humans...

How To Choose The Best Water Fountain For Your Cat (including recommendations from our community members at TheCatSite)Many cats prefer their water not just fresh but flowing, too. The answer? Get Kitty a water fountain! The constant flow is a great way to ensure a supply of fresh water in a way...