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Insect Sources As Protein in Cat Food

Pet-food manufacturers have looked at using insect protein as an inexpensive and sustainable addition to cat foods and treats. A recent survey done in...

Is Pricier Cat Food Worth It?

Making a food choice for your cat can be daunting, but a higher price tag does not necessarily mean more nutritional benefits for your...

Should I Worry About Proper Dietary Protein?

Q: My male 10 ½ year cat is an active, healthy indoor/outdoor guy who spends the majority of his time outside. What percentage of...

New Pet Food Labels

The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has approved new guidelines for standardized nutrition information with clear ingredient statements and storage and handling...

Should I Worry About Proper Dietary Protein?

Q:  My male 10 ½ year cat is an active, healthy indoor/outdoor guy who spends the majority of his time outside. What percentage of...

Must I Feed Wet Food?

Ask 10 people what you should feed your cat, and you’ll get 15 different opinions. Wet, or canned food is extremely popular with many...

Hyperthyroid Cat’s Appetite

Q: We have a 14-year-old female Russian Blue cat who has been recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She has a ravenous appetite and continues to...

Cassava and Sweet Potato for Diabetic Cats

If you’ve ever had an obese cat or a diabetic cat, you know first-hand how difficult it can be to get the cat’s weight...

The Challenge of Maintaining Thiamine Levels

As carnivores, cats have a high requirement for the essential amino acid thiamine in their diet. Cats require about five times as much thiamine...

Mycotoxins Blamed

In September 2021, we wrote about an outbreak of pancytopenia, a disease that decreases the number of blood cells, in the United Kingdom. The...

Yes, Cats Can Eat Carbs

We all want to keep our cats happy and healthy. Unfortunately, this desire makes it easy for marketing claims and personal beliefs to spiral...

Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats

Q: I am writing to you about my 6-year-old cat Ellie, who was presumptively diagnosed with IBD about 6 months ago after an ultrasound...