In recent years there has been a growing trend toward raw food for pets. Just like the Paleo diet approximates the evolutionary diet of man, the raw food diet for pets mimics what dogs and cats would eat in the wild. There is a great deal of controversy surrounding raw food diets for pets for…
When it comes to choosing a commercial cat food product for your cat, you have two main options – dry food or canned food. What you may not realize is that canned food comes in a number of different forms so even this one decision is not so cut and dry. While many cat owners…
Obesity has become something of an epidemic in the United States and it is a problem that affects not just humans but animals as well. Unhealthy habits and lack of exercise can contribute to weight gain in cats and dogs which, if left untreated, can lead to obesity. Obesity is no laughing matter – not…
If your cat has a problem with dry, itchy skin or if he suffers from chronic ear infections, it might be due to an underlying medical condition or it could be the result of a food allergy. What many pet parents do not realize is that food allergies in cats and dogs present in a…
Pet food recalls can be very serious but, unfortunately, many dog and cat owners do not understand what a recall is or what it means. If a recall is issued for a pet food product that you use, you need to contact the manufacturer or take other steps to determine whether the specific batch you…
As a cat owner, one of your biggest responsibilities is providing for the nutritional needs of your furry friend. In order to construct a healthy and nutritious diet for your cat, however, you need to understand the basics of feline nutrition. Cats are obligate carnivores which means that they have a biological need to eat…
Your cat is more than just a pet – he’s a member of the family. You do your best to do right by your cat, giving him all the treats he wants and a comfy place to rest his head. If you truly want what’s best for your cat, feed him the highest quality diet…
[toc]Your cat can’t come out and tell you when something is wrong. It’s up to you to notice changes in behavior and appetite and to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Unfortunately, animals have a natural instinct to hide their pain and illness, so you may not even be aware that something is wrong…
[toc] Companies put many different ingredients into cat food. A lot of this is driven by a mix of nutritional guidelines, the cost of components, and marketing strategies. Getting ingredients like venison or salmon in the United States is easy. Kangaroo, on the other hand, is what the industry often calls a novel ingredient—something rare…
[toc] When your cat is a duck lover, you’ll need to find them the best duck cat food to satisfy their cravings. Not all duck cat foods are created equal, however, and many may contain harmful additives like grains and bad chemicals. Before choosing a duck cat food, you want to make sure to do…
[toc]Cats who crave beef are a special breed that are often hard to satisfy. Many different cat foods include beef, but few are dedicated to appeasing the intense beef cravings that beef loving cats may exhibit. To make matters more complicated, not all beef-based cat foods are nutritious for your cat, meaning that picking the…
The idea of a house cat taking down a deer is a little amusing, so I often smile a little when I see venison as a chosen ingredient on a bag of cat food. Now, cats may end up eating some venison in the wild if they find a reasonably fresh carcass, but this isn’t…