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Cat Food Labels Explained: Part 2
What is really in your pet’s food? No matter what you personal pet food philosophy is, it is important to know what you’re buying. In the first part of this series (Cat Food Labels Explained Part 1), We explained what...
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Cat Food Labels Explained: Part 1
Pet food labels can be really confusing. With all of the government regulations you would think that it would be as easy as reading a human food label, but it isn’t. How can you choose a good food for your pet? This p...
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Cats and Carbs
We read a lot about “carbs” and how much you should have in your diet. We also see lots of fad diets promoting “low carb”, or “high carb” come and go. It’s hard to keep track of how much carbohydrates is good in your ...
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FDA Approval: Does it Matter?
Like with human foods, the FDA requires that ingredients in pet food are “safe” before they can be included in a recipe. Many pet owners think that if the FDA has approved an ingredient for use in pet food, it must ...
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Weight Loss Caloric Needs for Cats
Over 57% of cats in the US are overweight or obese. That’s a lot of cats carrying around extra weight and living shorter lives as a result. Taking weight off dogs is a little simpler than cats because you can exercise...
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Not All Carbs Are Created Equal
The three macronutrients (besides water) that make up the majority of a pet food are protein, fat, and carbohydrates. A pet owner who reads their pet’s food label will notice that protein and fat percentages are rep...
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First Ingredient Rule Deconstructed
One common rule that pet owners use to choose a pet food is the first ingredient rule. It states that the first ingredient on the pet food ingredient list should be a meat or fish. At its core, this rule makes sense...
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Sources of Protein for Cats
What veterinary nutritionists recommend most is a higher level of protein for cats than for dogs.Protein sources typically found in cat food include: Chicken Turkey Fish Lamb While these are excellent sources, it’s ...
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Not All Fats Are Created Equal
Dogs and cats both require moderate amounts of healthy fats in their diet. Much like protein, fats are a crucial part of a pet’s diet. Some of the key benefits of fat include: 1. Fat provides essential nutrients su...
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The Reliability of Online Food Reviews
One of my pet peeves regarding pet food is the online reviews. Over the years, I have stumbled upon these reviews while collecting data and doing research on pet food ingredients, calories and macronutrients. To illu...
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Protein Needs of Senior Cats
It’s important to note that senior cats have slightly different nutritional needs, just as kittens do. Kittens need slightly MORE protein than adult cats and contrary to conventional wisdom out there, senior cats prot...
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