Fat cats are popular, and there have been many shovelers who want to raise them as "pigs". But now there are more people who pursue healthy and scientific cat breeding, and cat owners are more concerned about how to feed the whole tank and select canned food. When I was working in a pet shop, I received a lot of related inquiries, and today I would like to share my experience and hope to help you.
First, the impact of cats eating too fat
Obesity will have a serious impact on the joints, muscles, self-cleaning ability, respiratory function and other aspects of cats, and even lead to immobility, limping and bone diseases. In addition, the adipose tissue of obese cats can affect the secretion of a variety of cytokines, which can affect the normal functioning of the metabolic, immune, and cardiovascular systems. Compared with normal-sized cats, obese cats have a 4-fold higher risk of diabetes and are more likely to develop urological diseases, fatty liver, ** diseases, oral diseases and tumors. At the same time, obesity can also affect the blood clotting function of cats, increasing surgical mortality and anesthesia risks. The high carbohydrate and fat content of dry food can easily lead to obesity and gastrointestinal problems in cats. Therefore, it is recommended that the excrement shoveler adopt a full tank feeding method to help cats maintain a healthy weight with the characteristics of high protein, low fat and high water.
Second, the cat canned food selection tips
Look at the composition of the ingredients
When choosing canned cat food, pay special attention to the first ingredient in the ingredient list. The first place should be a solid piece of meat, not anything else. Therefore, try to avoid buying products in the ingredient list that contain words such as plant protein powder, meat meal, meat extract, meat extract, etc., as these are substitutes for high-quality meat ingredients. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to whether the ingredient list contains colloidal ingredients such as carrageenan, xanthan gum, and fruit gum. Long-term intake of these ingredients is harmful to your cat's health, so try to choose gelatin-free cat food.
Do not choose canned cat food with additives
Carrageenan and other similar additives are not allowed to be eaten by cats. Because they have been identified as a certain threat to the health of cats. If ingested by cats for a long time, it may cause tissue inflammation and may even increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, when buying canned staple food for cats, we must carefully check the ingredient list to ensure that the canned food we choose does not contain any additives. In this way, it is effective to prevent the cat's health problems.
Check if the moisture ratio of the staple food jar meets the standard
The moisture is between 75 and 85%, not more and not less. On this basis, every 5% increase in moisture means a decrease in dry goods1 4. The proportion of moisture determines the quality of the can. Most staple food cans on the market have a 75% 85% water contentStaple food cans with a high moisture percentage are not recommended because too much moisture can lead to a relative reduction in nutrients.
3. Canned cat food is recommended
Cewey Hi Hello
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CEWEY Xifed this white canned research and development exclusive "0 concerns" formula, the top brand of the whole cat canned food industry, formula, raw materials or quality control, comprehensively surpassing imported brands, health and safety have been recognized by hundreds of pet doctors.
Cewey Nozomi feeds this canned meat option for catsThe human-grade meat source in Yimeng Mountain that meets the HACCP standard is particularly clear, and the proportion of raw materials is as high as 96%.Using whole pigeon and chicken breast, the pigeon contains cerebral phospholipids to promote the metabolic renewal of tissue cells, fructo-oligosaccharides and L-lysine to care for the stomach and reduce the soft stool of catsIncrease the number of intestinal viable bacteria by 232%. It is produced in a GMP standard workshop of the same level as infant milk powderThe micro-innovative X-Simmer sie-vide low-temperature simmering process is adopted, and the freshness locking rate is increased by more than 80% compared with the traditional high-temperature cooking process. No grains, vegetable proteins, starches are added, and there is no glue to ensure the freshness and safety of the canned raw materials.
The additional vitamins, minerals, and taurine can protect the cat's eyesight, help brain development, strengthen bones, increase the cat's vitality by 50%, and enhance immunity7856%，Whatever it isKittens, pregnant cats, elderly cats, or cats recovering from illnessBoth can be fed. The silky and delicate taste of canned food is more suitable for cats, and it smells a faint meaty fragrance, which can help cats hydrate, not only improve cat water intake, but also reduce the possibility of urinary diseases from the source.
American-style chicken liver staple canned
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Canned Worth isThe design of one half at a time is lightweight and easy to break, which is very suitable for small bird stomach cats。However, some of the flavors are gelatin and a little salty, and the texture is considered mousse, which is more delicate. The fragrance is more attractive to cats, and there are also reasons for the addition of attractants. Palatability is better, butGums are addedSo I don't recommend taking this for a long time, you can eat it occasionally as a reward.
Canned Sulicao tuna staple
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This canned recipe is made with tunaTuna is high in protein, contains omega-3 fatty acids and DHA, and cats can eat it to beaw and shine. The meat puree is quite delicate, and the meat is slightly grainyAfter mixing and adding water, the mixing degree of meat puree and water is OK, and the surface is not very fat floating on the surface.
Cats with poor appetite can try this, but it is not recommended to eat more. I am afraid that cats will only eat tuna-flavored picky eaters and not eat others, which will cause trouble with unbalanced nutrition. The first time we give a cat tuna, we need to feed it a small amount to see if the cat is allergic.
It is recommended that the amount of canned tuna fed by the shoveler should not exceed 10% of the cat's total daily intake. Avoid long-term feedingTuna causes cats to be severely picky eaters