Choosing what type of food to feed your cat is a pretty major decision. You want a food that will give your pet all the nutrients and vitamins she needs, and that will keep her healthy and strong too. You also want a food that your cat will enjoy, and you may have other requirements, such as a food that can be left out all day without worry of flies or odours.
A complete dry food, like Supacat, is sufficient for your cat. They are specially formulated to contain everything your cat needs for their dietary well being; everything that is except water. If you feed a dry diet to your cat you need to take extra care that they always have access to fresh water. Make sure when you put their food down that you get into a routine of refilling their water bowl too.
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You must make sure that you pick a food that is a ‘complete’ diet and not a ‘complementary’ food. Complementary foods are to be served to your cat in addition to other foods, for example a sprinkling of biscuits on top of tinned meat to add texture, or given in between meals as a treat. This type of dry food will not have the necessary nutrients your cat needs, and prolonged feeding of this type of dry food could result in various medical problems and deficiencies for your cat.
You will find there is a whole range of flavours in the Supacat range and you can pick one that best suits your cat. There are diets specifically tailored for kittens or for older cats.
As long as they get plenty of water, cats will thrive on a dry diet. Cats, more so than dogs, seem to particularly enjoy eating crunchy foods. It’s also good for their teeth, helping to keep them strong and healthy and removing plaque and Supacat is a dental cat food, with coated kibbles that are abrasive and help to keep the teeth clean. Do remember, if you’re changing the food you feed your cat, do it gradually.
Many of us are unaware that having too many cats in the home without sufficient resources can actually be highly stressful to the animals. Cats love to feel in control and can be territorial, so sharing a small space, toys, cat food etc with other felines can cause distress.
Some cats can enjoy the company of other cats but as an owner we need to consider our cat’s personality and what we can do to create a harmonious environment. A cat is more likely to be friends with cats from the same litter, so those he/she has grown up with.
Make sure you have sufficient space for your cats so they are able to spend time apart whenever they choose. You should also provide separate resources for each cat, so one food bowl, one water bowl, one bed etc per cat. Where possible, offer your cat outside access so they have an opportunity to play, explore and engage in their natural environment. Keep your eye on the access points to the home; a dominant and territorial cat may guard a cat flap or open window to prevent your other cats coming in or going out.
If it is not safe enough to allow your cat free range time outdoors (perhaps you live by a very busy road or in a high rise apartment building) then you should take steps to enrich his / her indoor environment. You could try:
- Growing grass on a windowsill which they can eat, as they would in the wild, helps your cat to eliminate fur-balls.
- Offer scent stimulation by buying catnip toys
- Keep windows ajar where possible so the cat has access to fresh air
- Provide toys for the cat to chase, chew and play with for mental stimulation
- Offer a claw mat or scratch post
Each individual cat needs a safe and comfortable core territory which is safe from intruders so make sure your cat has his / her own bed where he can snuggle at night.
I would just like to say thank you on behalf of myself and my two cats, Lenore and ragamuffin.
A couple of months ago i requested some samples for my new kitten. After he ate them quicker than i could pour the kibbles out of the packet we decided that it was a yes! He is now thriving on the kitten food and ive also put my 2 year old on the supacat chicken with duck which she loves!
Feeding time is now a pleasure rather than a battle. Once again thank you, kind regards, Lucy