Cat shovelers, have you ever encountered such a situation: always in a hurry when feeding cats, for fear that they will not eat enough nutrients, or eat too much and cause indigestion. In fact, in the process of feeding cats, there are many misunderstandings that we tend to ignore. Today, let's take a look at these six common misunderstandings to make you more comfortable on the road to feeding cats!
1. Myth 1: The more cats eat, the better.
Many excrement shovelers believe that the more cats eat, the better, so that their nutritional needs can be met. However, this thinking is actually very wrong. The cat's diet should be moderate, too much food will cause the cat to gain weight, causing obesity and related diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, etc. Therefore, reasonable control of the amount of cat's diet is the key to ensure their health.
2. Myth 2: Mix and match cat food at will.
There are many brands of cat food on the market, and some excrement shovelers often mix different brands of cat food to feed them in order to get more comprehensive nutrition for cats. However, doing so can easily cause digestive problems in cats. Because different brands of cat food have different formulas and different nutrients, mixed consumption may lead to nutritional imbalance and even cause digestive diseases. Therefore, when choosing cat food, you must carefully consider and choose a brand with reliable quality.
3. Myth 3: Ignoring the importance of wet food.
Although dry cat food is convenient and quick, feeding only dry cat food for a long time can lead to insufficient water intake in cats and cause urinary tract diseases. Wet cat food is rich in water and helps to maintain the normal function of the cat's urinary system. Therefore, in the feeding process, we need to reasonably mix dry cat food and wet cat food to ensure that the cat consumes enough water.
4. Myth 4: Feed cats human food.
Seeing cats staring at the food on the table, many excrement shovelers can't help but feed them some human food. However, doing so will not only affect your cat's oral health, but it can also lead to nutritional imbalances and other health problems. Therefore, for the sake of the cat's health, we should avoid feeding them human food and instead choose specialized pet food.
5. Myth 5: Ignore the importance of postprandial exercise.
Cats need proper exercise after eating to help digest food and maintain a healthy weight. However, many excrement shovelers do not have the habit of taking cats to exercise after feeding, which will lead to problems such as indigestion and obesity in cats. Therefore, we should take time out to play with our cats after feeding, or let them move freely for a while to help them stay healthy.
6. Myth 6: Do not pay attention to tableware hygiene.
Cat cutlery is also an aspect that needs our attention. Some shovelers may neglect to clean their cat's food and water bowls after feeding, which can lead to bacterial growth and health problems. Therefore, we should wash the cat's food bowl and water basin in time after each feeding to keep them hygienic and clean, so that the cat can grow up healthily.
The above are six common misconceptions about feeding cats. As excrement shovelers, we must always pay attention to the health and eating habits of cats in order to make them grow up healthy and happy. If you're still making these mistakes, it's time to make a change! From now on, we need to control our cat's diet reasonably, choose reliable cat food, pay attention to the importance of wet food, avoid feeding your cat human food, play with your cat after meals, and keep your dishes hygienic. Let's work together to be a responsible shoveler!