When it comes to dog or rat food, I could go on and on and on. I've had, rescued and fostered more dogs and rats then I can count and have studied their diets in depth.
Cat, however, I only know the basics. What do I look for in a "good" cat food. Obviously I want corn, by-product, wheat, and soy free. But what are other features to look for? Grain-free? Is it better to have fish or not? What about hairballs and urinary tract health?
It's been a while since I've had a cat and I want to get Allie on the food that will benefit her the most. Her current owner has her on Pro Plan, which I will keep her on for a few weeks until she is settled. No point in switching her while she is stressed out. But, once I feel comfortable switching (her current owner said she takes to new food well) I want to know what to look for in cat food.
My dogs eat Canidae because of the high fiber content. Both have softer stools on other foods. My rats (I no longer have any rats) ate a home made diet that was formed around their specific needs and nutritional requirements.
I just want the best for this cat, but don't really have much of a starting point.
Cat, however, I only know the basics. What do I look for in a "good" cat food. Obviously I want corn, by-product, wheat, and soy free. But what are other features to look for? Grain-free? Is it better to have fish or not? What about hairballs and urinary tract health?
It's been a while since I've had a cat and I want to get Allie on the food that will benefit her the most. Her current owner has her on Pro Plan, which I will keep her on for a few weeks until she is settled. No point in switching her while she is stressed out. But, once I feel comfortable switching (her current owner said she takes to new food well) I want to know what to look for in cat food.
My dogs eat Canidae because of the high fiber content. Both have softer stools on other foods. My rats (I no longer have any rats) ate a home made diet that was formed around their specific needs and nutritional requirements.
I just want the best for this cat, but don't really have much of a starting point.