Are terms like 'grain-free' and 'human-grade' just marketing buzzwords? Vets weigh in
Photo: Smalls We may be living in a golden age for cat owners looking for fancy litter boxes or designer perches, but choosing the right food for your cat can still be surprisingly difficult; there is a wide range of choices out there and a sea of marketing claims to sort through. “The reality is that there is no one ‘right’ food, and most cats can thrive on a broad variety of available diets,” says veterinarian Brennen McKenzie, who blogs about science-based pet care at The SkeptVet.
With obesity and related conditions like diabetes on the rise among cats, you’ll also want to make sure your kitty isn’t eating too much and is staying active. You can even use things like puzzle feeders to make your cat “work” for their food or treats, which activates its natural hunting instincts. “Getting your cat to be more active when you are at home helps to maintain or reduce weight,” says pet-nutrition consultant Susan Lauten.
$35 for 24 at Amazon Buy @media screen and { .page-header .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } @media screen and { .tertiary .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } Weruva Paw Lickin’ Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food 5.5-oz., 24-Count $50 for 24 Berg likes this chicken-in-gravy flavor from Weruva because of its high-protein and low-carbohydrate content. Weruva is also one of Lauten’s favorite brands.
$19 for 12 at Amazon Buy $19 for 12 at Petco Buy @media screen and { .page-header .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } @media screen and { .tertiary .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } Best food for adult cats Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Turkey Feast in Roasted Turkey Flavor Gravy Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, Case of 24 $15 for 24 $18 now 17% off $15 for 24 There’s nothing wrong with saving money on cat food as long as you’re picking a food that’s nutritionally sound.
Best raw food for cats Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 9.5 oz $22 $22 While a few vets mentioned the benefits of raw food for cats, most cautioned against preparing it on your own because of the risk of contamination. “The less processed a food is, the more nutritious it is, but very few people want to deal with the possible bacterial dangers that feeding raw food brings,” says Bonk.
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