Diabetic cats should be fed their prescribed diet only, without additional treats or food changes. Once a diabetic cat is regulated on a particular food, changing that food can completely change their insulin requirements- so it is important that any management program ensure that the diet a diabetic cat is the only one that is fed.  >> more

What’s in a name? When it comes to cat food, quite a bit. If a food is named specifically for it’s main ingredient, such as “Chicken Cat Food”, the named ingredient, chicken, must make up at least 70% of the total weight of the food.  >> more

In normal cats, a mix of wet and dry food may provide a sensible “middle ground” between convenience, expense, and health. In the end, if you are concerned about the use of dry cat food, or have any other nutritional questions, your veterinarian will be the best resource. >> more

Catnip has a strong reputation for a plant. Considered the standard marijuana for cats, there is of course a natural controversy that stems from it use. So, what is catnip? After all, if we’re going to argue its use or disuse so vehemently, we should in fact understand it and its actual affect on kittens and cats before taking sides.  >> more

You want to avoid fillers, so if you see the words “animal by-products” “bone meal” or “animal digest” on the ingredient list, you should choose a different food.    Preservatives should also be avoided, so do not select foods that contain BHT, BHA or propyl gallate.  >> more

Is it a good thing or a bad thing to feed cats table scraps? I guess it depends on who you ask and whether you are considering their health or their behavior. The most basic and complete answer is no, it’s not a good thing.  >> more

So how does this help you solve the debate between serving your kitty wet or dry cat food? We have to look a little deeper into the natural behaviors and dietary needs of the feline companions to answer that.  >> more