An educated store staff can help cat customers to select
the best feline diets available to meet the specific needs of their pets.
A good feline diet is essential.
Not exact matches
This complete
diet provides a
good balance of basic nutrients plus bonus supplements to encourage total
feline health.
Combining the
best of wet, dry, and raw foods, these freeze - dried nuggets are a great way to provide your
feline with a raw food
diet with a complete nutritional profile.
Veterinarian Marla McGeorge, a cat specialist at Portland, Oregon's
Best Friends Veterinary Medical Center, argues that the problem with forcing your cat to be vegetarian or vegan is that such
diets fail to provide the amino acids needed for proper
feline health and are too high in carbohydrates that
felines have not evolved to be able to process.
Fortunately, many readily available canned
feline diets are regarded as
good options for diabetic cats.
Presented by Fish4Cats and pets, the
Better Owner,
Better Cat seminar will be focusing on the health and
diets of our furry
felines, with emphasis on cat diseases and suitable supplements!
Over the years, the Fromm Gold line has grown to include seven dry and two canned formulas for dogs, including small and large breed varieties for different lifestages, as
well as three dry
feline lifestage
diets.
Naturally, many cats put up a fuss if their regular food is changed, but if you are serious about
good health and long life for your cats, persevere with the new
diet and you will eventually convince your
feline companions that fresh is
best.
Fortunately, affected
felines are still able to live a
good life with appropriate treatment and
diet.
If your
feline friend is suffering from digestive issues, then supplementing its
diet with probiotics or supplements that contain
good bacteria should be a wise choice.
A
well - balanced
feline diet must contain a combination of more than 60 different nutrients, including taurine, vitamin A and omega - 3 and omega - 6 fatty acids.
Here's a
good example, as a vet I thought a new food out that provided free range chicken and organic everything would be a great
diet for my
feline patients.
Best foods for your breed are especially interesting but recipes for pets with life - threatening disease are, like the special
feline kidney disease
diet, invaluable!
With the PetSafe Electronic Pet Feeder, you're now able to provide the
best nutrition for your
feline friend whether it is dry food you're going to give or the more palatable wet
diet.
Developing a nutritional plan from an early age which includes a
diet selection, a feeding plan and exercise plan is the
best way to avoid
feline obesity.
Based on the philosophy that cats thrive on the same
diet they would eat in the wild, this all - natural recipe makes it easy to feed your favorite
feline only the
good stuff.
And they never include artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, so you can feel
good about feeding your favorite
feline this wholesome
diet.
Dr. Gaskin will give a one - hour informative presentation about how to choose the
best diet for your cat and how
feline nutrition affects quality and longevity of your cat's life.
Nutrition is so important; we have hand - selected both
feline and canine as
well as avian and exotic
diets in our hospital.
This long - time
best - seller clearly explains all you need to know about feeding your cat: * What you can (and can't) learn from a pet food label * The differences among types of food (dry, canned, raw, etc.) * How your cat should eat for optimal health * How to shop for your
feline companion * How to get your cat to switch to a
better diet * How to make nutritious food for your cat at home * Dr. Jean's «approved brands» of canned, dry, and frozen / freeze - dried / raw
diets; treats, toppers, and meal supplements * Glossary * Resources, including helpful websites and specific (brand) supplement recommendations * Fully referenced with the latest scientific discoveries.
However, being a
good kitten parent means not making this a part of your
feline's regular
diet.
Proper
diet combined with expert professional care will help your cat with
feline stomatitis feel
better quicker.
Using
better diet and nutrition for
feline stomatitis means fewer incidences of the disease, healthier cats, and
better treatment options for
felines suffering from LPS.
Reproduction Exams and Testing (Seman / Vaginal Cytology / Progesterone Tests) Diabetic Testing (including: Diabetic Curves and Insulin Management)
Feline Leukemia /
Feline A.I.DS Tests Full Surgical Facility Nail Clipping Nail Grinding Ear Hair Plucking Ear Cleaning Anal Gland Expression Trim paws, feet, around eyes Monitoring of Endocrine Disorders All Routine Testing Diabetes Cushing (Hyperadrenocorticism) Addisons (Hypoadrenocorticism) Thyroid (Hypo and Hyperthyroidism) Pharmacy On - Site Prescription Medications for Acute and Chronic Illnesses Prescription
Diets Clients are urged to call
well in advance of needing any prescription foods.
Every Acana
diet is made with a minimum of three fresh meats, which means Acana Cat Food is going to provide your
feline companion with the biologically available and easily digested and assimilated protein sources a cat needs for
good muscle tone, adequate energy levels, injury healing and a healthy immune system.
The cats and kittens all did
well but as I have learned more about optimal
feline nutrition, I would not choose a
diet this low in protein and so high in fat.
As your cat gets
better provide 3 or 4 small meals a day with a food that is high in fat and poultry protein (Purina Tender Vittles or Hills prescription
diet feline c / d).
You don't have to buy a veterinary
diet sold by the clinic; simply ask him or her to recommend a brand / formula that's a
good fit for your
feline (and your budget).
Feeding your cat a healthy
well - balanced
diet is not only one of the
best things you can do to keep your
feline companion healthy, it will also help to keep her coat in
good shape.
When there's a problem with your
feline's bladder, your
best bet is to check if your cat's
diet is not a
good one.
The
best way to prevent
feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is to feed strictly wet food that is primarily protein (several brands have a «95 %» line or the label indicates 95 % meat), and avoid fish in your cat's
diet.
This web page lays out some often - ignored principles of
feline nutrition and explains why cats have a
better chance at optimal health if they are fed canned food (or a balanced homemade
diet) instead of dry kibble.
One of the reasons canned
diet foods work
better is due to the fact that our finicky
felines often prefer wet food over dry.
Adding moisture to a
feline's
diet via canned or raw food (instead of providing kibble only) is essential for proper organ function and can help ensure your kitty stays
well - hydrated.
While Dr. Barchas may be technically correct that no research has «proven» that prey animals are an «ideal»
feline diet, a prey - like
diet — with high moisture and low carbohydrates — is just about the
best we humans can provide for our cats.
While most dogs would disagree, if they could — as there seems to be nothing
better than to get into cat food when no one is looking — cats really do need a
diet tailored to their
feline needs.
Known to be a biologically appropriate
diet for
felines, this is definitely one of the
best picks whether you are feeding a kitten or an adult cat.
That said, it is unfortunate that many veterinarians are not
well - versed in the management of
feline diabetes and all too often do not fully understand the strong connection between
diet and blood sugar levels.
Because of this do your
best with your food choices, but the
best diets for
felines are wet food
diets, natural food
diets, and raw food
diets.
Since you're dealing with multiple issues, I would recommend working with a holistic vet who is
well versed in
feline nutrition to help you find the right
diet, or help you formulate a homemade
diet, Ann.
As I told Ann, I recommend working with a holistic vet who is
well versed in
feline nutrition to help you formulate a homemade
diet, Trish.
That will soon change as his eyes are opening up, we are halfway there, he has the prettiest green eyes... I had read that
feline herpes kitties do
best on low starch / carb
diets - in fact, cats in general have little to no need for grains or vegetables.
But, chicken alone does not make a
well - balanced
feline diet.
Of course, this food isn't necessarily the
best one for pregnant or nursing queens or kittens (baby
felines should not necessarily eat adult chow... check below for our top kitten pick) so you would need to transition your cat from kitten food onto this
diet at around one year old.
Colorado: Ark - Valley Humane Society: Buena Vista (pet food) The Cartwright Foundation: Denver / Front Range region (veterinary care assistance) Cat Care Society: Lakewood (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care) Colorado Pet Pantry: Denver / Boulder - metro (pet food) Colorado State University Companion Care Fund: Fort Collins (veterinary care assistance) Colorado State University Pets Forever Program: Larimer County (various services for low - income or disabled pet - owners) Denkai Animal Sanctuary: Northern Colorado (spay / neuter and veterinary assistance) Dreampower Animal Rescue: Colorado Springs (temporary foster program) Every Creature Counts: Fort Lupton (spay / neuter assistance) The
Feline Fix: Denver (spay / neuter assistance) For Pets» Sake Humane Society: Cortez (assistance for emergency veterinary care, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay / Neuter Clinic: Fort Collins (assistance with pet food, spay / neuter, vaccinations and financial assistance for sugeries) Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter: Aspen (spay / neuter assistance)
Good Samaritan Pet Center: Denver (spay / neuter assistance) Humane Society of Pagosa Springs: Pagosa Springs (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care) League for Animals and People of the Summit (LAPS):: Summit County (financial assistance to low - income families living or working in Summit County, for pet spay / neuter, life - shortening illnesses or unexpected high vet bills; discounted spay / neuter vouchers for higher incomes) MaxFund: Denver (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, vaccination assistance) PAWS Colorado: Denver metro area (pet food, cat litter, veterinary care assistance / volunteers to aid low - income persons with HIV / AIDS and other debilitating illnesses) PetAid Colorado: Denver (assistance with veterinary care including spay / neuter) Pikes Peak Pet Pantry: Colorado Springs (pet food / litter, pet supplies, pet prescription
diet assistance, and grooming assistance) SpayToday: Lakewood (low - cost spay / neuter)
However, despite the strong market for
feline diets driven by an increasingly cat - loving customer base, pet specialty retailers that want to maximize sales in the category are wise to stay
well - informed on cat nutrition and the foods on the shelves.
Selling Nutrition Selling
feline nutrition is really all about reaching out to cat customers and providing them with the information they need to provide the very
best possible
diet for their cat.
Feline diets have become quite varied over the years, and it is imperative store employees are
well versed and knowledgeable about basic differences in the available
diets on the market.
Newly updated for 2014, Dr. Jean's
best - selling ebook, «What Cats Should Eat,» explains
feline nutritional requirements, the links between
diet and disease, how to feed, and how to shop, including a list of her «approved brands» as
well as homemade
diet advice.