How much does a jaguarundi eat?
The jaguarundi eats about 105 grams of food per day on average. This is 3.7 ounces. Neither my books nor the Internet tells me in terms of weight how much a jaguarundi eats per day but we can work it …...
View ArticleWhat would happen if there were no cats?
You have to differentiate between (1) wild cats and (2) domestic, stray and feral cats. I will deal with (2) first. Domestic, stray and feral cats I’d predict that if there were no cats whatsoever the...
View ArticleHills wet cat food pouches are too large?
I have become a fan of wet cat food in small pouches (sachets). I am convinced that the standard size wet cat food pouches are too large. Do you have the same thoughts? Domestic cats like to eat small...
View ArticleWhy do cats need protein?
Cats need animal protein. They have a higher requirement for protein in their diets than dogs and humans. They need protein so that they can route animo acids (protein is a chain of amino acids) in the...
View ArticleIs baby food safe for cats?
Baby food is safe for cats for a very limited time or as a treat as directed by your veterinarian. In fact, on occasions veterinarians recommend that you feed your cat baby food. For example, if your...
View ArticleIs it wrong for domestic cats to eat bones?
I think that some of the advice on the Internet may be less than wise. I have doubts whether it is sensible for domestic cats to eat the sort of bones that are commonly available to cat owners. We have...
View ArticlePet food manufacturers could provide summer and winter diets (and make more...
I’m going to offer the pet food manufacturers a money-spinning idea which has just occurred to me. It may please them because the pet food manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to expand their...
View Article5 fruits that domestic cats shouldn’t eat
People ask whether our domestic cat companions can eat watermelon, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, apples, mangoes, pineapple, apricots, kiwi, nectarines,...
View ArticleUniversity of Guelph’s one cat meal a day study ignores the size of the stomach
The domestic cat’s stomach is too small for a big, one meal a day mild fasting, feeding regime as suggested by the University of Guelph researchers. I discuss this. You may have read about the...
View ArticleHow much should an inactive cat eat?
You’d probably like a table listing the weight of an inactive cat and the amount you should feed them daily to bring their weight down or to stop them putting on weight. However, I have decided that...
View Article7 reasons why domesticate cats eat grass
Domestic cats eat grass because it contains vitamin B9 and they like to eat it.
View ArticleCan cats eat pork? Is pork safe for cats?
Yes, of course cooked pork is safe for domestic cats to eat because it is the flesh of a pig and as we all know cats are strict carnivores. Carnivores rely on the flesh of animals to live. The only …...
View ArticlePractical implications for the cat being a strict carnivore
We hear a lot about the cat being a ‘strict carnivore’ (obligate carnivore) but what does it mean in practical terms to the person looking after their cat? I’d like to explore that briefly in this...
View ArticleMore than one in four cat owners admit overfeeding their cat since March
Since March of last year more than one in four cat owners in the UK admit overfeeding their cats. One in five cats have put on weight during the pandemic as owners have spoiled them with treats because...
View ArticleWhy can cats tolerate mother’s colostrum but cannot tolerate cow’s milk?
A lot of websites say that cats are lactose intolerant meaning that they can’t drink the milk that humans drink (some humans are lactose intolerent too, by the way). The reason is because they don’t...
View ArticleWhat are the symptoms of taurine deficiency in cats?
In a cat’s diet, meat is one normal source of taurine, an amino sulfonic acid. Other foods containing a good source of taurine includes raw chicken liver and roasted turkey (dark meat). In 1963, when...
View ArticleDo cats like a varied diet?
In my personal experience the answer is a resounding yes. I would go as far as to say that it is essential to have a range of foods available for your cat. I have about 8 different types of...
View ArticleCan cats be cured of diabetes?
This is a question for a veterinarian or scientist so what I’ll do is cite some stories about cats being cured of diabetes. Although individual cats respond in different ways, in these examples the...
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