FELINE HAUTE CUISINE – A KITTY PERSPECTIVE!

Cats have a lot to tell us. Our conceptions about food are quite different from theirs.

- Dr Reeja George

These furry delights are best described as obligate carnivores, which means that the nutrients they require are found exclusively in animal products. Traditionally, the cat is a hunter and its choice of prey ensures that its diet contains quite high amounts of protein, somewhat moderate amounts of fats, and considerably less amounts of carbohydrates. As we know it today, our cats are fed generally on commercially available as well as homemade diets; they do not hunt to earn their meals. It is, however, important that pet parents be aware of various options among the commercial types of feed that are available in the market today. Among the differently commercial preparations available, generally the commonly seen ones are dry, semi-moist, and wet or canned foods.

WHAT SHOULD A CAT DIET CONTAIN?