Pet food

helpdogscat

I have a cat, i'd feed the bugger all day long and he'd still be screaming for food, got me to actually look at the ingredients of the cat food, the type 9 out of 10 prefer lol, 80 % moisture :eek: , i've been feeding the poor guy moisture :eek: :eek: , 2.5 percent ash, hello, ASH WTF ???, the only thing in there which seemed of the slightest nutritional value was 7% protein, and this is the pouch thingies, 7% of one of those pouches would get stuck on a tooth, I feed him chicken breasts, cheese and those picnic ham slices now, still amuses me cats love cheese slices hehe

he's a happy moggy now, one chicken breast will send him off to his bed, could give him 2 or 3 of those pouches and hed still be roaring

Doper Than U

If you are looking for a good pet food the I suggest Hills. It may be more expensive than the usual brands, but cheaper than chicken breats for sure. Also, it's is HIGHLY nutririous. You might ask your vet for the Hills science plan series, to see if there's one for a chronically hungry cat.
I would like to add, without being a pain-in-the-ass-know-it-all that dairy is not good for cats at all, contrary to popular belief. It can and does cause big problems later in your cats life.
And lol at your line "I've been feeding the poor guy moisture", I had a laugh at that. So true.

FranknFurter

Ok,
There is *somthing* in those pouches that shouldnt be there.
Whether its caffeine or sugar I dont know, whatever it is its not listed in the pack.

We have two cats, we tried the pouches and oh my fecking god, they would NOT stop wanting food, day *and* night. It was ridiculous, so we weaned them off them an onto dried food (better for their teeth anyways).....

I no longer trust those pouches, believe me, no matter what you try feed your cat now, he / she is gonna be pissed at you for several days.

Nala

Someone mentioned in another thread that their vet told them the reason why cats etc prefer the pouches is because there is extra added sugar.

Bessacadia

neev wrote:

Someone mentioned in another thread that their vet told them the reason why cats etc prefer the pouches is because there is extra added sugar.

Yep - they get ADDICTED.
Like moggies on crack.They want more and more and more.

hadook

Royal Canin do good cat food too.

My indoor lot are on the RC Indoor who eliminates a lot of the smell from the litter tray & my ferals are on RC Outdoor & are the healthiest looking nasty balls of cat fur in the area. (Think Greebo from Discworld on steriods & you have my feral tom M)

sci0x

Heres a little something I found on essential cat food and their nutrition:

"A quality diet for your cat will help keep your cat healthy and happy. Good nutrition can prevent a myriad of health problems. A good cat food contains a high percentage of meat content, and will have a relatively high amount of protein and fat. Cats are pure carnivores and consequently have specific dietary needs. Cats must eat meat to survive. Some low-grade foods will contain wheat, corn or rice as a base. These ingredients don't provide any nutritional value to your cat.

A poor quality diet can cause problems for your cat. In some cats corn based foods can lead to allergies. Since it is a cat's nature to eat only meat, some recommend a homemade raw meat diet. While these diets if used correctly can be excellent, problems with a raw meat diet may arise. The major concern is parasitic infections. Organisms that would be killed during the cooking process can live in raw meat. This is particularly a problem with pork. Raw pork should never be given to a cat. Another problem with raw meat diets is, if not formulated properly, important vitamins and nutrients may be left out.

Commercial cat foods are available in cans, moist, or dry. Canned foods usually contain the highest meat content, but can spoil once opened. Dry foods, while convenient and longer lasting usually don't have as high meat content and are often of lesser quality. Moist foods, often in packets generally contain many preservatives. One option is to feed your cat a combination of quality canned and dry food. This provides variety in the diet, while increasing the likelihood of your cat receiving many more of the needed nutrients. Although quality food may be more expensive, this is often offset by the fact your cat will need to eat less to receive the same nutrition level. Cat supplements can be helpful if it is believed the diet may otherwise be lacking.

Cats by nature usually know what is good for them and what isn't. If your cat is underweight or overweight, it is likely a sign that something is missing from its diet. Don't put your cat on a weight control diet, or make any other significant changes to your cat's diet without consulting your vet. Significant dietary changes can be harmful if not done properly. Make sure you give your cat plenty of water, especially if you are feeding mainly dry food. Cats will often opt to drink from a puddle or other place besides his dish. This is can be due to chlorination in the drinking water. As long as your cat is finding some sort of water source this is okay."

Capt'n Midnight

sci0x wrote:

Cats are pure carnivores ... Cats must eat meat to survive.

One option is to feed your cat a combination of quality canned and dry food.

Make sure you give your cat plenty of water, especially if you are feeding mainly dry food. Cats will often opt to drink from a puddle or other place besides his dish. This is can be due to chlorination in the drinking water. As long as your cat is finding some sort of water source this is okay."

I've heard it said that the dry food is too hard and you should add a little water , sorta like the difference between a ginger nut and a stale one.
if you allow water to sit for a couple of days the chlorine comes out of the water - or you could use bottled water, if feeding from tinned food they may hardly drink at all, they being desended from desert creatures and all that.

Re the extra sugar - AFAIK cats, unlike certain primates whose ancestors depended on knowing how ripe the fruit they ate was, don't have have a highly developed taste buds for sweetness. - though some of then do like nutella

Nala

My cat Phoebe is forever sniffing chocolate wrappers and often pesters me when I eat chocolate, so some cats must have a bit of a sweet tooth.

*Don't worry* I don't give her any chocolate.