Once upon a time, pet owners had a very limited number of options to choose from when it came to commercial foods for their pet. Today, however, the modern pet owners has a nearly unlimited array of options. Not only are the options endless, but pet food manufacturers pull out all the stops, doing everything…
You are probably familiar with the saying, “you are what you eat”. But did you know that it doesn’t apply just to humans – it applies to cats as well. When it comes to determining the length and quality of your cat’s life, there is no bigger determining factor than his diet. Like all living…
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 you walk down the cat food aisle at your local pet store, what do you see? You probably see rows upon rows of not only bags of cat food, but cans of wet food as well. If you take a closer look, you will come to see that wet cat food is just as…
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…
Sheba cat food is made by Mars, Inc., one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the world. In January 2011 Mars Petcare US announced that the food would be discontinued due to economic factors. However, Sheba was not long gone from the U.S. market. It is now available in pull-tab cans instead of plastic…
Nature’s Variety, the maker of Instinct, is an independent pet food company located in St. Louis, Missouri and Lincoln, Nebraska. They make both dog and cat foods. Instinct is grain free and gluten-free. It comes in kibbles and canned formulas and they also make raw foods and treats for cats. Instinct currently comes in seven…
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…
When To Feed Your Cat A Low Protein Diet You probably already know that cats usually need more protein in their diet, and not less. So, why would we be discussing low protein cat foods? Actually, there are some situations when, for health reasons, a cat might benefit from eating a lower protein diet. Sometimes…
Grain free pet food is very popular right now, for both dogs and cats, but does your cat really need it? Pet food companies have been making dry cat foods containing grains (including corn) for decades. Why the sudden push to feed cats a grain free diet? Are grain free foods actually healthier for your…
The exact cause of diabetes in cats isn’t known but it seems to affect overweight and obese cats more than other cats. This is probably because being overweight makes the body less sensitive to insulin’s effects. Diabetes is also more likely to occur in older cats – which are also more likely to be overweight….