Diet:

  • Cats need proteins, fats, carbs, water, vitamins and minerals to stay in shape.
  • More than any other pet, what you feed your cat shows on the outside. With proper nutrition, your cat will be more energetic and have a shiny coat.
  • Protein: Protein should be the biggest part of your cat’s diet. It not only supplies essential substances for growth and repair of body tissue, but also produces the energy your cat needs to run, prowl, and play. Cats can’t convert carbohydrates into energy, so the large part of their nutrition must come from protein and fat.

  • Fat: While a high fat diet can cause obesity, fat is required in your cat’s diet to absorb vitamins and as a source of fatty acids, which are important for wound healing, reproductive performance, and for a healthy skin and coat. Fat is also a main source of energy for your cat.

  • Carbohydrates: Some cats have been known to go for the occasional potato chip or even bread, but they are not able to utilize carbohydrates as their primary energy source. High-fiber foods, however, are used in some veterinary prescription diets for weight loss and other diseases.

  • Water: Water is one of the most important nutrients in your cat’s diet. Canned or “wet” cat food contains up to 75% moisture, which can contribute to your cat’s daily water intake but she should have access to clean fresh water at all times.