Cat Food – Fish, Vegetables And Dairy Products

Fish – Uncooked fish has a protein level of over 10 percent, which fish roes have a high protein level of 20-25 percent. Raw fish should only be a rare threat, however, as it contains an enzyme that destroys some essential B vitamins.

This could result in a variety of symptoms affecting the nervous and gastro intestinal systems and skin. Oily fish, such as herring or sardines, is highly nutritious and is also higher in fat, making it a better choice than white fish.

A weekly meal of oily fish may help a cat to cope with the fur balls that collect in its stomach, as well as providing a fat soluble vitamin.

Vegetables – Cats on a diet of commercial cat food do not need vegetables. Sometimes they eat grass, which is considered to be a natural emetic and possible a source of minerals and vitamins. Vegetables are often included in commercial or home prepared foods as a check source of protein and fiber.

Dairy products – Milk has a useful fat and protein content, as well as lactose or milk sugar, all of which can be beneficial during periods of growth, pregnancy, lactation or stress.

Cheese and milk also provide useful minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, but are not part of the cat’s natural diet, and should be an occasional treat.

Too much can cause diarrhea, particularly in an older cat. Eggs mashed or scrambled are full of protein and vitamin A, but should never feed raw as they contain an enzyme that can also destroy some essential B vitamins.

A red tabby tucks into a meal served up on a plate. It is important, for reasons of hygiene, that the plate is reserved especially for him. Oily fish, such as pilchards or sardines, are nutritionally better for the cat than the white fish.

Milk is a nutritious treat, but should be offered occasionally. In an older at, it can cause diarrhea. Greek feral cats fend for themselves on the harbor side, their diet of fish supplemented by scraps thrown by tourists from the taverns.

A raw meat treat for a kitten exercises its jaw, cleans its teeth, and reminds it of its natural diet. It is a good idea to serve it outside.