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A Practical Guide to Feeding Stray Cats
Feed strays clean, labeled kibble with 25%+ protein rather than cans or human food, which can be toxic (onion, grapes, chocolate). Use two clean containers in a quiet, hidden spot, and clear leftovers after a few hours to avoid waste and attract trouble.
Can Cats Eat Eggs
Yes — cats can eat eggs in moderation (no more than about 10% of the diet, a couple of times a week). They're a digestible source of protein, taurine, and vitamins, but never feed them raw, and skip them for obese cats, egg-allergic cats, or kittens not yet on solids.
Why Cats Shouldn’t Drink Mineral Water
Cats evolved in the desert and have a naturally weak thirst drive, so owners need to actively encourage them to drink enough water to avoid urinary stones and cystitis. Plain tap water served at room temperature and free of chlorine is best, while bottled mineral water is too high in calcium and magnesium for a cat's system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Happens If a Cat Lacks Taurine
Everyone knows cats' enemy is the mouse—but why did cats pick mice among all creatures? Perhaps by design: a cat's most-needed amino acid is taurine, which it can barely make, and the mouse is among the richest taurine animals, making them fated rivals.
How to Supplement Protein for Cats
Protein in cat food (taking kibble as example) is vital—it sets the food's quality tier and its ceiling. Thanks to social-media science popularization, protein level has become a key basis for owners choosing food.