Choosing the right diet for pets is mostly troublesome due to the dozens of brands in the market. However, knowing the essential macro-nutrients for cat's nutrition cat help keep the cat healthy and full.
1. MACRO-NUTRIENTS IN
CAT NUTRITION
PROTEINS
FATS
MOISTURE
VITAMINS & MINERALS
CARBS
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Protein is a cat’s best friend. It is needed for tissue
repair, muscle building and to maintain their
immune system. Give your cats animal-based
proteins like chicken, fish and turkey.
Fats contain more energy than carbs and
proteins combined. Cats need fats to absorb
and utilize the vitamins that are fat-soluble.
It should be in small proportions.
Vets recommend giving cats canned/wet
cat foods that have a high moisture level.
The water helps cats stay hydrated and keep
off diseases such as kidney problems.
Vitamins and Minerals support various
functions in the cat's body. Essential vitamins
include Vitamin A, B, D, E and K. Cat's also
need calcium, taurine and phosphorus (low
levels)
Cats are carnivores and do not have a
dietary requirement for carbohydrates.
However, research shows that healthy cats
use low amounts of carbs as a source of
energy.
References
https://thecatsite.net/
https://www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/evr_ct_food_nutrients_keep_cat_energized
https://feline-nutrition.org/nutrition/your-cats-nutritional-needs-the-basics
https://pets.webmd.com/feed-pets-17/slideshow-people-foods-cats-can-eat
https://thecatsite.net/guide-cat-feeding/