CATDOLL : What are the misunderstandings about feeding cats?

Misconceptions about feeding cats:

1. Give your cat snacks frequently. If you feed your cat too much snacks, it will cause your cat to develop a picky eating habit. Snacks should actually be given as rewards. Don't feed your cat too much snacks just because he is greedy.

2. Give cats milk. Many cats are lactose intolerant. Human milk has too many additives for cats to digest. It is not a problem to give cats milk once or twice occasionally, but if they drink too much, they will vomit and have diarrhea.

3. Cats love to eat fish. Fish can provide cats with good protein and other nutrients, but excessive fish is harmful to cats' health. For example, if a cat eats a diet containing excessive tuna for a long time, it may cause yellow fat disease. The cause of this disease is the insufficient content of multiple vitamins in the food, which will produce a painful inflammatory reaction.

4. Use liver as the staple food. Cats are carnivores. If you buy chicken liver for your cat every day and use it as the staple food for a long time, it will cause your cat to become obese.

The correct way to feed cats:

1. The amount of food you feed should be determined based on the age, size, activity level, and temperament of each cat. You can refer to the food instructions or consult a professional doctor. Feed your cat steadily over a period of time, and don't let the amount of food fluctuate.

2. The ingredients of cat food include appropriate proportions of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. The lack or excess of any one of the ingredients will lead to the occurrence of disease.

3. Cat’s feeding utensils, mats and towels should be disinfected regularly with disinfectant to prevent bacteria from growing and affecting the cat’s health.