Fur, Jaws, and Claws

posted by fmoore on Oct 28

What should you be feeding your cat? As of 2008, this has been THE top question on cat owner’s minds. 2007’s pet food recalled far more kittens than it should have. We made the mistake of trusting big corporations too much with the lives of our companions. However, once you begin to consider what cats will need in the wild, you can then determine the best food sources for your cat.In the wild, cats will eat mice, cats will eat birds, and cats will drink water. It’s diet is that simple.
This is a diet high in protein and it is essential that your cat gets sufficient protein to maintain a good healthy diet.

What many people have failed to realize, even today, is that if you feed your cat too many carbohydrates, it has a high probability of contracting diabetes. By constantly feeding your cat carbohydrates it can become insulin resistant and unable to keep its blood glucose levels at a suitable level.

Signs that your cat is becoming diabetic include drinking a lot of water and eating considerably more than they usually do. You might also notice a sign of weakness in the back legs as they tend to wobble a bit when walking.

The only way to be sure whether your cat is developing diabetes is to have your veterinarian administer a blood test. This is the best way to determine whether the cat has diabetes or not. Although you can do a urine analysis to check blood glucose levels, this is not as accurate.

Fortunately, it is possible for cats that have diabetes to go into remission provided their diet has been changed with an elimination of high carbohydrate foods. Offering more protein will help to stabilize the blood glucose levels in your cat.

Dry food and dry treats are particularly bad for your cat as they are generally very high in carbohydrates and even though your cat might love eating them, because of the additives that have been put into these dry foods, it certainly is not a good idea concerning their health.

The reason why these dry pet food products are so popular is because of the convenience and the fact that cats can be very fussy eaters. Corporations have catered to cats that are picky and have engineered food to fit their tastes but, to the detritment of their health.

I want to end by saying that there is no reason that your cat should come in contact with the disease diabetes. Start taking the same care in feeding your cat as if it were foraging for itself in the wild. The closest you can mimmick your cat’s natural diet, the healthier and happier it will be. Plus, it will reduce your visits to the vet.

Trust me, you will not be looking forward to the long term care of your cat if it is not able to fight this disease through diet alone. This is so unecessary being that this disease is 100% preventable. I have read horror story after horror story of cats that have developed complications from diabetes and the bills went into the THOUSANDS.

If your cat is suffering from diabetes or you wish to prevent this disease from happening to your cat, make sure you pick up a copy of Fur, Jaws, and Claws before you go. Every type of diet is discussed in this guide from holistic, to wellness to raw even a handful of human grade commercial brands we have approved is immediately accessible once you pick up your copy. Look at your cat, right now? Isn’t he or she worth it? Take care.