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Why Cats Chase Mice They Don’t Eat
Cats hunt mice mainly to get taurine, an amino acid they can't make and that protects vision, heart, digestion, reproduction, and immunity; a fed house cat gets it from food, so it won't eat the catch. The chase itself is instinct and a way to burn off night-time energy, and it also helps control rodents around us.
Essential Nutrients in a Cat’s Daily Diet
Cats need protein, fat, and vitamins to stay healthy—protein supplies essential amino acids like taurine that cats cannot make themselves. Fat is their main energy source, while B-vitamins and vitamins E and K support metabolism, liver health, and appetite. A balanced diet is the foundation of disease resistance.
Why Do Cats Eat (and Catch) Mice?
Cats hunt mice mainly to get taurine, an amino acid they cannot make and that protects their eyes, heart, and immune system — and mice were an easy, abundant nocturnal prey. Well-fed pets no longer need them for nutrition, but the hunting instinct and surplus energy keep the chase alive.
Kitten Cold: Symptoms and the Right Response
A kitten 'cold' is usually an upper respiratory infection — sneezing, runny nose, fever, watery eyes — driven by chill and weak immunity, and sometimes herpes or calicivirus. Keep it warm, boost nutrition (lysine, taurine), and see a vet if temperature tops 39.5°C.
What to Do When Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Rhinotracheitis) Causes a High Fever
Fever from feline herpesvirus (cat rhinotracheitis) keeps returning unless the underlying infection is controlled. Bring the temperature down fast — vet injection or pet-formulated flunixin meglumine at home — then fight the virus with lysine, eye drops for keratitis, and strong nutritional support.
Can Cats Eat Raw Meat and Bones?
A true 'raw meat and bone' diet is meat plus uncooked bone plus organ meat — a carnivore's natural fit that preserves nutrients, supports digestion and immunity, and adds water for cats that won't drink. The catch is safety: much raw product is un inspected and can carry rabies, pseudorabies, or parasites, so only use vetted sources, keep up deworming and vaccines, and never feed unprocessed market meat.
What Cat Supplies Do You Need to Prepare?
Choose sensibly from the list below according to your budget. Add items gradually as you can afford them, or go for better products if money is no object.
Pros and Cons of Feeding Cats a Raw Meat Diet (BARF)
Raw meat benefits cats: it exercises their bite, supplies protein and trace elements, supports health, and makes the coat smoother and shinier.
A Cat’s Nutritional Needs and Feeding Standards
A cat's nutrients are the same six classes as other animals: water, protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals. But cats are obligate carnivores needing high-protein food; low protein kills appetite. Active cats may need more animal fat for energy. Cats also need taurine, vital to vision—deficiency badly hurts night vision.
Essential Medicines and Supplements for Cats
With the cat economy, cat ownership is rising fast. Whether bought or adopted, they are beloved companions. A word: since you keep it, be loyal, treat it well, love it.