Once a Picky Eater, Always a Picky Eater?
Does it sometimes seem like your cat is such a finicky eater that she is taunting you by turning up her nose at what...
Dear Doctor: New cat’s insatiable appetite
Q. After a number of months, we have taken in a feral cat who finally seemed to want to live “on the inside.” We...
So You Want to Make Your Cat’s Meals Yourself
Following are just a few of the erroneous statements found online to try to scare people into thinking that commercially prepared cat food is...
Measure Food By Weight, Not Volume
Do you weigh your cat’s food before feeding it or measure it out in a cup or serving scoop? If you’re like most people,...
Feeding By Food Puzzle
You do your best to make sure your cat is pampered and enjoying the good life. But you may be overlooking her innate prey...
When Your Cat Needs to Drink More Water — But Won’t
Most of the time you don’t need to worry about whether your cat is drinking enough water. Setting out a bowl for her is...
Is the more expensive food the better one?
Q. I always feel a little guilty for feeding my cat plain old kibble from the supermarket. Some of my friends buy much more...
Because the Clerk at the Pet Food Store Recommended It
Would you ask someone who works at the supermarket which foods you should buy to stay healthy? If the answer is no, then you...
Can Cats Be Vegans?
A number of companies now manufacture vegan diets for cats. They don’t contain any meat, eggs, or dairy products. One such company advertises on...
Why Comparing Cat Foods Is So Difficult
Look at the package of almost any food intended for people, and you will find a Nutrition Facts label. It tells you at a...
What to Do If You Think Cat Food Made Your Pet Sick
Every so often, there is a media report about a pet food recall that occurs in the wake of animals becoming sick. The news...
Thinking of Switching to “Senior” Cat Food?
It’s not just pet owners who assume that cat food labeled “senior” has a different nutritional profile than food labeled for use by adult...
