Some of us have cats that are as good at begging for treats as dogs are, so what are the risks to our cat’s health if we give in too often and they get overweight?
Cat nutrition
We all know that when it comes to diet and nutrition, you are what you eat. However, this is also true for cats, who need a carefully balanced, wholesome diet to lead a long and healthy life.
Ensuring your cat receives the right food, as well as the right amount of food, based on their life stage, general health and lifestyle will not only help keep their teeth, bones, coat and internal organs healthy, but can also help prevent diet-related health problems, such as diabetes, pancreatitis and food allergies.
Here you can learn all the basics of feline nutrition, including what constitutes a healthy feline diet and information around toxic foods, cat treats and obesity.
Some of us have cats that are as good at begging for treats as dogs are, so how do we know the treat they want is safe for them?