Whiskas 7+ Senior Chicken 4 x 1.9 kg Bags, Senior Dry Cat Food

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We would recommend a 25% new food to 75% old food ratio for the first few days, and if all the signs are good, moving to 50%/50% after ~4 days, 75%/25% after ~6 days. Finally, move to 100% of new food after 7 or 8 days if your cat continues to respond well and tolerate the new food. If cats aren't given these essential nutrients in their diet, they will not thrive and they can become seriously ill, with a shortened life span. It's theoretically possible to feed cats on a vegetarian or vegan diet, topping this up with artificially manufactured supplements, but there are mixed reports of the consequences. I have heard vets describe vegetarian cats that are stunted, prematurely aged and clearly not thriving, while other vets describe some cats on meat-free diets that seem to be thriving. Is raw food a good option for cats? Growing kittens can be fed around four times daily till three months of age, then three times daily till four months of age, then at least twice daily. Adult cats can be fed up to four times daily, but keep an eye on the total quantity fed. Cheaper foods tend to include poorer quality ingredients. It can be impossible to judge this from reading the ingredients on a cat food label, since these often follow legal definitions of what needs to be written, rather than describing food items that most consumers are familiar with.Alternatively, you can offer your cat a daily dental chew, or daily toothbrushing is the ideal if you can train your cat to tolerate this attention. Is it worth paying more for expensive cat food? In addition, we would recommend to keep your regular feeding routine, mealtimes and eating areas the same while you are transitioning your cat to their new food. Please talk with your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your cat over this transition. Your cat’s natural behaviour will continue throughout their life – and they'll probably stay active and curious for years and years. In fact, sometimes you’ll find it hard to believe they're getting older at all! Wet (or moist) food tends to be more palatable than dry food, and a wet diet increases a cat’s fluid intake, which is recommended by vets for cats with a number of health issues.

Despite statements on the internet suggesting that dry food may promote good dental health, there is no evidence that standard dry cat food is any better for cats’ teeth than wet food. There are some special “dental” diets that include ingredients that limit the accumulation of dental tartar in the mouth, as well as having a more abrasive, chewier formulation which does a better job of rubbing plaque away from the surface of the teeth.Available in 85g pouches and 85g tins as mousse, paté, terrine, gravy and jelly - plus sauces and savoury cakes

Beyond this, it's really about what your individual pet likes the taste of and how much you are willing to spend. Wet vs dry cat food Any commercially manufactured pet food in the UK labelled 'complete' that meets PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturing Association) guidelines will contain all the nutritional requirements for your pet.

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There are also a number of specialised diets available for cats with specific medical issues such as urinary tract disease, kidney disease, allergic skin disease, and others. These are usually used on the recommendation of the vet who is treating your pet. How much should I feed my cat? The easiest, and most cost effective, way to meet your cat’s nutritional needs is to use food that has been scientifically formulated to be balanced by a nutritionist employed by a pet food manufacturer. All pet food that is labelled as “complete” is legally obliged to provide all the nutrients that a cat needs. Are pet store cat foods better than supermarket cat foods? Some pets appear to be sensitive or intolerant to certain ingredients and additives and this can cause a variety of problems.