| Ever wonder why Tom was always after Jerry in | | | | stay healthy. Vitamins help metabolism. Fats help |
| the classic cartoon, Tom and Jerry? Well the reason | | | | store and absorb the vitamins cats need to maintain |
| is simple: Cat food. You see, cats are meat eaters. | | | | healthy coats. And minerals help cat hair and skin to |
| And to a cat, a mouse is a tasty tidbit packed full of | | | | develop properly. |
| the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. | | | | With so many different types of cat food on the |
| Believe it or not, proper feline nutrition is one of the | | | | market, it seems like feeding your cat right requires a |
| simplest ways to ensure your cat's body functions | | | | degree in feline nutrition. There is dry food, wet |
| properly. Feeding your cat right helps prevent | | | | food, cat food to prevent hairballs, and food for |
| obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and a | | | | different-aged cats. There ís name-brand cat |
| number of other cat illnesses and diseases. Like | | | | food, store brand, and really expensive brands. So |
| humans, if a cat's nutritional needs are not met, its' | | | | which cat food is right? |
| health may suffer. | | | | Many veterinarians recommend dry cat food over |
| Outdoor cats satisfy some of their nutritional needs | | | | wet. Dry food contains fewer preservatives than |
| from the critters they catch. Indoor cats on the | | | | wet, does not spoil, and does not usually cause |
| other hand, are not so lucky. But both need your | | | | overeating. Feeding your cat higher-priced varieties is |
| help. | | | | typically better as these are more nutrient dense. But |
| More than anything else your cat needs a daily dose | | | | even the best cat food will not do your cat any |
| of fresh water. It also needs fat, protein, | | | | good if the cat does not like the taste. The bottom |
| carbohydrates, and certain vitamins and minerals. | | | | line? When in doubt about cat care, ask the vet! |
| Carbohydrates provide energy. Protein helps tissues | | | | |