how to feed your cat
Cats are particularly difficult animals, especially when it comes to their diet. Their daily ration must contain all the essential elements to ensure their nutritional needs. However, the composition of the menu depends on their age, weight, lifestyle, and physiological condition. All you need to know about a cat's diet.
The cat's nutritional needs
The cat is a carnivore. Protein is one of the main components of its diet. To promote its growth, its diet must be complete and well-balanced. Also, a correct dietary diet helps to combat certain serious pathologies. For this, the proportions of nutrients must be adapted to the cat's metabolic requirements. Also, a balanced diet satisfies the cat's needs in terms of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and trace elements. A cat's diet varies according to age and physical activity. A kitten in full growth has increased nutritional requirements, both in quantity and quality:
A high protein intake to promote the development of his body;
A sufficient quantity of fat to meet its energy needs;
An intake of mineral salts (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride) essential for energy metabolism, bone formation, nerve transmission, and the balance of the body's fluids;
A sufficient quantity of vitamins A, B, D, E, K, and H useful for vital functions;
Raw fibers to facilitate intestinal transit.
When a cat reaches adulthood, it is advisable to reduce its ratio: less protein and mineral salts, more vitamins, and fiber. It is also recommended to adapt the amount of food according to the cat's weight. For every kilo, 40 to 50 grams of food should be provided per day.
Many people choose to prepare their cat's meals themselves. However, the nutritional intake of a household ration must scrupulously respect the animal's specific needs, both in terms of quantity and quality. A well-balanced meal must therefore be composed of :
50% lightly cooked animal meat (fish, beef, poultry, horse, offal, etc.);
20% bowls of cereal;
20% cooked green vegetables;
Vitamin and oil supplements.
Advice on how to feed your cat correctly
A cat's diet must respect certain rules. To feed it properly, it is advisable to :
Always leave fresh water at his disposal;
Serve food that is neither too cold nor too hot;
Pay attention to abrupt changes, it is ideal to accustom him little by little too new things;
Avoid fresh meat of poor quality, too rich in nerves and fat, as well as starchy and mealy foods that are difficult to digest;
Also avoid giving him table scraps, as they can cause obesity, digestive problems, kidney failure, liver dysfunction, and bone problems.
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