Canned Food Diet for Cats
Canned food, also referred to as wet food is the most enjoyable food for a cat. Cats are not likely to overeat dry food, and if dry food is left out during the day a cat will simply use it for grazing purposes. Canned food on the other hand tends to get wolfed down in a matter of minutes. A cat would most definitely overeat wet food if given half a chance which is why it is very important to only give the correct quantity to your cat each day. A cat will eat every last scrap of wet food so if too much is given on a regular basis you may have to deal with obesity down the line.
It is important to buy a good quality canned food however as cheaper varieties often leave gaps in a cat’s nutrition. If you learn to read the cat food label correctly, you won’t go too far wrong. Here are some top tips on how to read a cat food label:
“Chicken Cat Food” on the label means the food has at least 95% chicken in the product.
“Chicken Platter for Cats” (or something similar on the label) means the food has only up to 25% chicken within the product.
“Cat Food with Chicken” on the label means the food has only 3% chicken in the product and should be avoided.
These clever marketing tricks are used by manufacturers to entice and confuse customers whilst still staying within the strict guidelines of pet food production.
Some good canned food for cats includes:
Petite Cuisine Variety Pack (Yellowfin, Snapper, Tuna & Sole, Tuna & Shrimp) for Cats
Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys for Cats, Shredded Fare Collection
Wellness Adult Chicken Canned Cat Food
Cats have very different diets to both dogs and humans. They cannot survive on a vegetarian diet and must receive all of their protein from meat sources. That is why providing a good diet is so important. Cats should not be given dog food nor scraps from the dinner table as both forms of feeding with cause more harm than good. If you are worried about what to feed your cat then it is sensible to talk to your vet who can advise you on the most suitable wet food for your cat.
