Hi everyone,
Shortly after adopting a new kitten in January I transitioned her to a grain free diet, both canned and dry. I've tried a few different brands of canned (pate style), and have noticed that most of the time there is a significant amount of liquid fat in the can along with the solid food.
I suppose my question for the forum is whether or not I should stir the liquid fat into the solid food, or if I should leave it in the can and toss it. My assumption has been that the manufacturer bases their feeding suggestions and caloric analysis on the entire contents of the can, and that the fat seeps out of the pate after the canning process is completed; I have also assumed that without the fat the food wouldn't be as enticing to eat. However, if all I'm doing is feeding her excess fat and calories I'd like to correct that.
Anyway, I wonder what other canned food-feeding owners think. I look forward to your replies.
Shortly after adopting a new kitten in January I transitioned her to a grain free diet, both canned and dry. I've tried a few different brands of canned (pate style), and have noticed that most of the time there is a significant amount of liquid fat in the can along with the solid food.
I suppose my question for the forum is whether or not I should stir the liquid fat into the solid food, or if I should leave it in the can and toss it. My assumption has been that the manufacturer bases their feeding suggestions and caloric analysis on the entire contents of the can, and that the fat seeps out of the pate after the canning process is completed; I have also assumed that without the fat the food wouldn't be as enticing to eat. However, if all I'm doing is feeding her excess fat and calories I'd like to correct that.
Anyway, I wonder what other canned food-feeding owners think. I look forward to your replies.