How To Choose Cat Food Alaska

1. Meat. You might be inclined to believe that canned wet food causes cats to develop weight problems, but the reality is that a good wet food helps to maintain a cat's healthy weight far better than the average dry food. The reason? Carbohydrates. We know they can cause weight problems in omnivorous humans; why should we be surprised that they could cause weight and digestive issues for a true carnivore? Feed your cat a diet primarily composed of meat. If meat (either land or marine meat) is not the first ingredient on your cat's food, then find a different cat food.
   
   Meat is a cat's source of protein, and cats require more protein than dogs. However, too much protein can ultimately cause weight and kidney problems.
   
   
2. Moisture. It is becoming increasingly evident that wet cat food diets can help cats maintain proper hydration. When cats become dehydrated, their kidneys are put under increased stress. The sad truth is that too many cats are chronically dehydrated because they don't drink enough water on their own and dry diets don't allow them to ingest enough moisture through eating. In the wild, a cat's diet is far more similar in moisture content to wet food than to dry food. Pay attention to your cat's drinking habits - does she drink often? Seldom? If your cat is reluctant to drink water on its own (as some are), then you should feed her mainly wet food.
   
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