Cat Nutrition & Diet - Cats.com https://cats.com/nutrition In-depth cat product reviews, behavior guides, and vet-written education on symptoms, diseases, and more. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:24:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://cats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/all-about-cats-favicon-60x60.png Cat Nutrition & Diet - Cats.com https://cats.com/nutrition 32 32 The Best Cat Food for Brain Health (Cats with Dementia) https://cats.com/best-cat-food-for-brain-health https://cats.com/best-cat-food-for-brain-health#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:24:42 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=102523 Your cat’s brain changes as they age. This can lead to anxiety, increased vocalization, disrupted sleep, disorientation, and house soiling. In severe cases, cats can develop feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/best-cat-food-for-brain-health/feed 0 Why Antioxidants Matter in Your Cat’s Diet https://cats.com/antioxidants-for-cats https://cats.com/antioxidants-for-cats#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:41:38 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=102448 Antioxidants are nutrients that prevent or slow damage caused to your cat’s cells by free radicals. Antioxidants are vital to your cat’s immune system and are thought to reduce their... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/antioxidants-for-cats/feed 0 A Cat Parent’s Guide to Prebiotics for Cats https://cats.com/prebiotics-for-cats https://cats.com/prebiotics-for-cats#comments Tue, 27 May 2025 03:04:19 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=102214 Adding prebiotics to your cat’s diet could improve their digestive health and boost their immune system. Prebiotics are a food source for the friendly bacteria in your cat’s gut that... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/prebiotics-for-cats/feed 2 What To Feed a Pregnant Cat https://cats.com/what-to-feed-a-pregnant-cat https://cats.com/what-to-feed-a-pregnant-cat#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 12:07:40 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=101674 Feeding a pregnant cat might seem as simple as giving her a little more food, but ensuring she receives the right nutrition during this critical time is essential for both... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/what-to-feed-a-pregnant-cat/feed 0 Is a Novel Protein Diet Right for Your Cat? https://cats.com/novel-proteins-in-cats https://cats.com/novel-proteins-in-cats#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:08:05 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=100349 With so many different types of cat food available, choosing the right one for your cat can be overwhelming. But the good news is, novel protein diets are much easier... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/novel-proteins-in-cats/feed 0 Are Vegetables in Commercial Cat Food Good or Bad? https://cats.com/vegetables-in-commercial-cat-food https://cats.com/vegetables-in-commercial-cat-food#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:47:47 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=99062 Cats are obligate carnivores, requiring an animal-based diet to fulfill their nutritional needs – so why do so many commercial cat food diets contain vegetables? From salmon and potato to... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/vegetables-in-commercial-cat-food/feed 0 Understanding Prescription Cat Food for Specialized Diets https://cats.com/prescription-cat-food-for-specialized-diets https://cats.com/prescription-cat-food-for-specialized-diets#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:26:16 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=97957 Prescription or therapeutic veterinary diets are specifically formulated to treat or support health issues in cats. In some cases, they may be the only treatment your cat needs. Specialized diets... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/prescription-cat-food-for-specialized-diets/feed 0 What Is Hydrolyzed Protein Cat Food? https://cats.com/hydrolyzed-protein-cat-food https://cats.com/hydrolyzed-protein-cat-food#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:42:08 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=95282 If you’ve ever stumbled across hydrolyzed protein diets for pets and wondered what they are, you’re not alone! The modern huge range of cat foods on offer is excellent news... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/hydrolyzed-protein-cat-food/feed 0 Can Cats Eat Chicken Liver? https://cats.com/can-cats-eat-chicken-liver https://cats.com/can-cats-eat-chicken-liver#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:05:50 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=94492 Look at any label on a bag or can of cat food, and you often will see “liver” listed as an ingredient. But what kind of liver is it? And... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/can-cats-eat-chicken-liver/feed 0 The Complete Guide to Cats And Carbohydrates https://cats.com/cats-and-carbs https://cats.com/cats-and-carbs#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:19:15 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=92453 Whether cats need carbs is a hot topic – especially in the pet food industry. Your cat’s wild ancestors were carnivores that lived off small prey such as birds and... Read more »

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