How To Compare Cat Foods & Calculate Carbs [Dry Matter Basis]
Jan 21, 2014 · Food 2: 3% (protein listed on the guaranteed analysis) ÷ 3% (the amount of dry matter content in the food) = 100%. Each food is 100% protein on a dry matter basis. Analyzing Cat Food. But there’s more than just protein in cat food. Here is an example of how to convert the guaranteed analysis provided on cat food labels to a dry matter basis.
Wet Food Without Carrageenan Or Guar Gum | TheCatSite
Apr 4, 2019 · Adult Cat. I think petco just changed their recipe for their WholeHearted line, no gums or carrageenan. The tops of the label are white. Turkey Broth, Turkey, Chicken, Dried Egg Product, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Salt, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate, Dried Celery ...
Foods Equivalent To Hills Prescription Diet | TheCatSite
Jun 18, 2018 · The reason your vet wants you to feed the Hill's is because you need to eliminate any possible allergens from your cat's diet. If you feed a food, even a limited ingredient one, other than the Hill's and it contains the protein your cat is allergic to, you are defeating the purpose of changing her diet. Jun 19, 2018. #6.
Anal Glands + Cat Food | TheCatSite
Dec 1, 2018 · My cat (15 years old) has recurring anal gland problems without the right food. Our solution was to add in extra fiber. I use Firm Up (you can get it on Amazon) which is dried pumpkin and apple. 1/2 tsp every other day mixed in with her food is enough to keep her glands emptying. If I miss a couple doses she usually needs 1/2 tsp 2 or 3 days in ...
How To Keep Ants Out Of Cat Food - TheCatSite
Mar 17, 2019 · So far, no ants in sight for a long time already. 3. Put a physical barrier between the ants and cat food. There are several ways in which you can achieve this. Some members managed to keep ants at bay simply by smearing some petroleum jelly …
Cat Struggling To Pick Food Up In Its Jaws | TheCatSite
Feb 8, 2018 · 2. Purraise. 0. I have a young rescue cat that seems to have a problem picking food up in its jaws. She originally had a proper cat food bowl (shallow, wide bowl with space for wet and dry food), bit doesn't seem to be able to pick up the dry food from this bowl. I have started feeding her from a small, thin plastic bowl and this has helped as ...
Grain-free Cat Food – What Does It Mean? - TheCatSite
Jan 8, 2014 · Cat food can be labeled “grain-free” yet still contain a high level of carbohydrates. Whether that starch comes from corn (a grain) or soy or peas (legumes), it increases the carbohydrate content of the food. Some pet food companies increase their profit margin by riding the “grain-free” marketing wave without actually providing food ...
Young Again Cat Food: Good or Bad? | TheCatSite
Dec 30, 2021 · George the Cat loved this food but one day he woke up with terrible diarrhea and vomiting for the entire day. I had to bring him to the ER. The owner of the food suggested that he was overeating the food and suggested measured amount of food, which I did. All good for one or two weeks and then the vomiting started again, yellowish fluid.
These Cat Food Storage Hacks Will Keep Kibble Fresh and Your …
Mar 19, 2023 · Temperature and Humidity. Keeping your cat's dry food in a cool and dry place is crucial. The ideal temperature for storage should be below 80°F (27°C). Excess heat or moisture may lead to nutrient breakdown and spoil the food (FDA). Make sure the storage area isn't prone to high humidity or sudden temperature changes.
Cat Nutrition | TheCatSite
Jan 12, 2021 · Talk about feline nutrition, types of cat food, feeding timetables and more in this forum. Raw & Home-Cooked Cat Food This sub-forum is dedicated to feeding cats raw and home-cooked food.