Posts Tagged ‘feline diet’

There is a reaction that occurs when you heat proteins (amino acids), lipids (fats) and carbs (sugar) together.  The result is a carmelized or browning effect, similar to toast. Despite making our fried and heated foods extra tasty, this reaction produces advanced glycation end products, or AGEs.   Also known as the Maillard effect, one […]

On Giving Tuesday a friend of mine was interested in adopting a beautiful kitty at a pet adoption event held at her workplace.  It’s an event looked forward to every year, and this year Rachel felt she was ready to take on the commitment.  However, there was just one issue.  This shelter cat came with […]

Have you ever wondered why some cats have a tendency to develop illnesses or diseases more frequently than others?  Or why some cats live to be 20 years old when the average age may be around 15?  Genetics and environment can certainly play roles in these outcomes, but you can’t overlook the immune system.  Keeping […]

The idea of feeding a raw diet for my cats seemed crazy years ago.  Back then I was brainwashed to think that feeding my cats dry food out of a bag twice a day for their entire lives was all they needed.  Boy am I glad I woke up!  One of the first raw diet […]

I read an article this week in a pet industry journal concerning how pet parents get innovative with their pets’ diet.  Apparently more and more pet parents, especially millennials, are getting smarter about what they feed their pets.  And they’re finding ways to make the meals a bit more nutritious.  Let’s face it:  caring for cats can get expensive, and premium cat food can put a strain on our wallets.  Are there ways to improve your cat’s diet on a budget?  Yes!  

While I’m not big on making New Year’s resolutions, I do think it’s wise to have goals.  In working toward these goals you must have a plan–and then follow it!  If you would like to make 2019 a great year for your cat here are my best cat health tips.  By making these changes your cat can be healthier and happier, and your vet bills can be lower, too!  How many of these are you already doing?

Proper nutrition is fundamental to our pets’ health, but have you ever considered how different foods affect our pets?  The kinds of food we feed our pets can have a direct affect on an animal’s condition.  Here are some fascinating things I learned about food therapy for pets.  

  What Is Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease? My friend Ingrid reached out to me this week with some really sad news.  Sadly, her daughter’s cat, Apollo, was diagnosed with PKD, polycystic kidney disease.  He is only five years old.  Needless to say her daughter is extremely upset that her precious kitty is facing such a […]

In Part 1 of Understanding Cat Food Labels we covered meat, meat by-products, meat/bone meal, soy products, and fillers.  We also took a closer look at the guaranteed analysis on the label.  Today we’ll explore the elements of fats, vitamins, minerals, and taurine.  Just for fun, go grab a bag or can of cat food and let’s dive in together.

A friend of mine reached out to me last week because she discovered a small lump on the back of her cat’s head.  It felt soft and didn’t seem to bother Vanilla except when she was being brushed in that area.  Was it something she needed to worry about?  How could she get rid of […]