More Cats Now Prone to Painful Tooth Complication
A frequently painful condition in cats called tooth resorption has become much more common over the last 50 years, affecting anywhere from 20 to...
Ash In Your Cat’s Diet?
Sometimes in the “Guaranteed Analysis” box on a cat food label, you’ll see ash as an ingredient. What’s going on? Are burnt embers some...
When Choosing Cat Food, Don’t Fall Prey to Premiumization
Pound for pound, cat food is typically more expensive than dog food because it tends to contain higher amounts of protein and fat —...
Freeze-Dried Cat Food: Think Twice
Freeze-dried treats for cats have a nice long shelf life because the moisture has been removed from them. Some cat kibble is also coated...
Fruits and Vegetables for Your Carnivorous Cat?
Cats do not need fruits and vegetables in their diets. In fact, because they are obligate carnivores, some of the nutrients they require can...
Dear Doctor: New diet not agreeing with cat
Q. We needed to switch our cat to a different diet to help manage her heart disease, but I can see after only a...
Which Is Better For Your Cat, Dry Food Or Wet?
Have you been feeding your cat dry food but wondering if she would be healthier with wet? Maybe you’ve stayed away from wet food...
Once a Picky Eater, Always a Picky Eater?
Does it sometimes seem like your cat is such a finicky eater that she is taunting you by turning up her nose at what...
Dear Doctor: New cat’s insatiable appetite
Q. After a number of months, we have taken in a feral cat who finally seemed to want to live “on the inside.” We...
So You Want to Make Your Cat’s Meals Yourself
Following are just a few of the erroneous statements found online to try to scare people into thinking that commercially prepared cat food is...
Measure Food By Weight, Not Volume
Do you weigh your cat’s food before feeding it or measure it out in a cup or serving scoop? If you’re like most people,...
Feeding By Food Puzzle
You do your best to make sure your cat is pampered and enjoying the good life. But you may be overlooking her innate prey...
