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Your comprehensive guide to eating and feeding cats
Cat
Its scientific name is (Felis catus), and it belongs to carnivorous animals, and the feline family
Cat length
The average length of male cats is 71 cm, while females are 50 cm long
Cat weight
The average weight of cats ranges between 2.7-4.5 kg
Cat characteristics
Cats are characterized by the flexibility of their bodies, long tails, and claws that they can pull out when they need them
The average lifespan of a cat
The average lifespan of cats is up to 15 years
Basic foods for cats
Protein
Cats require a high amount of protein in their diet, and it can be obtained from meat. It is also important for heart health, vision, and the reproductive system
Carbohydrates
Since cats are carnivores, they are not considered among the animals that need carbohydrates a lot, and they get sugar from protein breakdown processes
Fat
Fat is a good source of energy for cats, provides fat-soluble vitamins, and is a source of fatty acids, which are important for enhancing the palatability of food, maintaining animal health, and healthy skin
Food not suitable for cats
Tuna
Eating tuna from time to time will not harm the cat, but a steady diet of it can lead to malnutrition, as it does not contain all the nutrients that the cat needs, and its frequent intake may cause mercury poisoning
Milk and other dairy products
Most cats are lactose intolerant, as their digestive system cannot process artificial dairy products, and they can cause gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea
Garlic onions
Onions in all its forms can break down the red blood cells of cats, leading to anemia, and garlic, which is five times more powerful than onions, can cause major and life-threatening health problems
Kitten food
Mother's milk is the only good source of food for kittens during the first period of her life, and it is also important to maintain a high-quality diet for the mother during lactation to help her kittens grow up healthy
The number of times you feed the cats
The number and quantity of cat meals depends on the age and health of the cat. Small cat meals are more than adult cat meals, while large cats need between one and two meals
Ways to feed cats
Meal feeding
By offering your cat food only at specific meal times during the day, both canned and dry food can be fed in this way
Mixed feeding
And it is by providing canned food twice a day, while dry foods are available throughout the day.
Free cat food
by making her food available at all times, and only dry foods can be fed in this way, as wet food should not be left out all day
Tips when feeding cats
Do not change the diet too much, as changing the cat's diet may cause an upset stomach
Always provide drinking water, as water must always be available, and it must be placed in a container made of ceramic or metal
Stimulate your cat, you can use meal times to stimulate the cat, and this can be done by hiding parts of the food from the cat so that it can find it on its own, for example
