🐈 Do you want to know what the nutritional needs of a cat are to offer your feline a suitable diet? In this AnimalWised video we tell you about the 7 nutritional needs of cats, as well as their energy needs according to their age, physiological state and physical activity. We also share the types of food available to cats and how to provide the best diet for cats.
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Are you confident your cat is eating Right In this animal-wise video we talk about What foods offer a cat As well as their nutritional and energy Needs according to age Physiological state and physical Activity keep watching in case your cat Needs a dietary change [Music] What types of cat food are there the Feeding of a cat can be based on three Main types Wet food dry food and homemade food to Best ensure proper nutrition it’s ideal If we can provide a mixture of wet and Dry food You can alternate both options keeping In mind that they must be of quality Before buying the product remember to Read the label and make sure the main Ingredient is animal protein Homemade food has many benefits compared To commercial food The most important being that we can Best control quality and ensure the cat Is receiving the right nutrients If you do choose to make your cat Homemade food speak to your veterinarian They can assess the cat’s needs and Advise in what diet is suitable for each Individual cat What are the nutritional needs of a cat Now that you know what food
You can offer your cat we should know The nutritional needs so we can ensure We offer them the correct diet Cats are strict carnivores and have high Protein needs They also need the nutrients taurine Argonine arachidonic acid And vitamin a we can say cats have seven Necessary nutrients Starting with protein This is the most important nutrient in Terms of dry feed it is essential that It contains at least 25 percent protein But ideally around 40 in a natural diet The percentage of protein should range From 90 to 95 The remaining 10 or 5 percent can be From fruits and vegetables Although these are optional discover What are the best fruits for cats in the Video that we share here Essential amino acids the two most Essential amino acids are arginine and Taurine Both are found in meat and their Deficiency can seriously harm the health Of our feline Fat at least nine percent of the Calories of an adult cat must come from Fat Derived from meat the ideal percentage Of fat in their diet is between 15 and 20 percent Especially in homemade diets
Fatty acids cats need a supply of fatty Acids such as Omega 3 and 6 vital for their skin and Coke quality As well as cognitive cardiovascular and Immune systems Carbohydrates it has been confirmed that Cats can maintain themselves with a diet Very low in carbohydrates Since through the catabolism of proteins They can cover their glucose needs The one that appears frequently in Commercial feed is cornstarch Since they digest it best likewise Cereals should not be added to homemade Diets as carbohydrates are not part of Their essential nutrients Vitamins these are important for many Vital functions of cats Vitamins c e and beta carotene kill free Radicals that cause cell damage And are involved in aging vitamin a is Very important for their eyesight Cell membranes teeth and bones Minerals suitable diets for cats are Supplemented with necessary minerals Such as calcium Phosphorus magnesium or trace elements Of copper Manganese iron zinc and selenium in Homemade diets the food should already Provide their necessary vitamins and Minerals As long as they are well formulated and
Balanced What are their energy needs these vary According to the cat and its Characteristics A house cat with little activity should Have enough with 60 calories per Kilogram per day If they are neutered especially cam or a Senior cat The amount can drop to 45 calories per Kilogram per day If they are an active cat 70 or 90 Calories per kilogram per day is likely It should also be taken into account That the youngest tend to use more Energy And their needs are higher than in older Cats If you have a kitten which isn’t eating Our video here explains why and what to Do about it Pregnant cats need around 100 Kilocalories per kilogram per day at the End of pregnancy In addition it’s important that they Consume more fat to accumulate reserves That they will need during the last Weeks of gestation Since the weight gain will go to the Kittens for this reason During pregnancy and lactation it’s a Good option to feed our cat with a feed Formulated for kittens Due to the high amount of energy it
Provides finally when cats become old it Is common for them to suffer from Diseases and need a suitable diet to Reduce their impact A feed that is rich in vitamin c and e Can be administered If you want to continue learning more About cat care take a look at the Playlist that we share here Tell us what you’d like to feed your cat By leaving a comment and we’ll see you Next time
