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How to Choose Cat Food and Canned Food

How to Choose Cat Food and Canned Food

Cat food, cans, and treats on the market are dazzling, and reviews vary widely. Even well-regarded brands may contain some unhealthy ingredients.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Cat Anatomy and Nutritional Requirements

Cat Anatomy and Nutritional Requirements

A cat's body has nine notable parts (limbs, eyes, teeth, paw pads, nose, tongue, claws, whiskers, ears), and its diet needs core nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, crude fiber, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and taurine. As obligate carnivores, cats need animal-source nutrition.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021
What Lecithin Does for Your Cat

What Lecithin Does for Your Cat

Lecithin is a popular coat and skin supplement for cats, rich in choline and taurine. Used as directed, it can improve fur shine, soothe dry skin, and support eye and heart health.

Pet Health 📅 January 1, 2021
Why Dogs Shouldn’t Eat Cat Food

Why Dogs Shouldn’t Eat Cat Food

To the untrained eye, dog food and cat food look alike — but they differ sharply in taurine and fat. Cats need rich meat-based food; dogs are closer to omnivores, and cat food gives them too much of the wrong thing.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020
How to Make Ringworm (Cat Fungus) Heal Faster

How to Make Ringworm (Cat Fungus) Heal Faster

Cat ringworm is a common fungal skin disease, usually from poor grooming and a dirty environment, causing intense itching and patchy hair loss. Treatment combines shaving and medicated baths with topical antifungals and oral medication for faster recovery. Prevention hinges on cleanliness, sunlight, good nutrition, and not over-bathing.

Pet Health 📅 October 27, 2020