The ancestors of domestic cats were strict carnivores and everything they put into their mouths was the result of hours and hours of searching and hunting for food. Nowadays, our kittens do not have to spend half a day hunting to feed but simply go to their feeder and taste their tasty food. Although the situation of pets differs considerably from that of wild cats, kittens still retain their predominantly carnivorous nature and most tend to maintain their hunting instincts. Due to its carnivorous condition, industrial cat food contains high amounts of proteins that come, for the most part, from terrestrial and marine animals.
It is also a result of its origin that most cats do not drink a lot of water. You should know that most of them come from desert areas where the liquid element is conspicuous by its absence. To survive, these first cats had to adapt and that adaptation has been maintained over time. This is not to say that you don’t worry about how much water your cat drinks. In fact, you should pay attention so that it never lacks and less in the months of high temperatures.
In Very Interesting we recommend asking your veterinarian for advice on the best diet for your kitten according to his age and circumstances. Feeding a puppy is not the same as feeding a senior cat or a pregnant or nursing cat. The expert will also recommend giving you dry or wet food or a combination of both. It is important not to haggle in this regard and to spend a little more money on quality food since, as with people, health begins with what goes into the stomach. A poor quality food will inevitably lead to problems even in the long term, and you don’t want this for your little furry do you?
In the meantime, we give you 15 basics about feline feeding. Everything is for the health and well-being of our beloved pets. Do not miss it!
