Wednesday 24 June 2009

Animal Hospitals Debunk the Bag, and Tout Real Cat Nutrition

By Dr. N.J. Omaboe

Animal hospitals know that complete nutrition for cats is a careful estimate, at best. But don't fret. The best health for your cat doesn't have to be a lost cause. However, it can be lost inside a bag of empty nutritional promises.

Often, you'll read that bone meal, or meat meal, or corn meal is the primary ingredient in your cat's packaged food. That doesn't mean that it will prove to be the best morning or evening meal.

Rather, holistic cat feeding, customized to your particular pet, is more likely to support your cat's best shot at good health and long life.

Natural foods for cats provide nutrients that are more readily obtainable for cats' systems to use. Unprocessed foods are also more proficient in their transfer of energy. Additionally, if you choose organically grown food, you choose to get rid of the chemicals that can hinder with nutrient and energy assimilation. These are all advantages that a small amount of or no processed foods can claim.

Certain cat symptoms, such as constipation, obesity, malnutrition, skin and coat complications, and allergies can result from improper feeding. And not uncommonly, diseases of the eyes, heart, gums, kidneys, and liver are possible. Additionally, studies have proven that cancer thrives when the diet is lacking.

Ask a veterinarian, and they're likely to propose a particular diet for a young pups care, or during a cat's pregnancy, or in response to any number of cat health troubles or sickness. Your veterinarian or cat nutritionist can also suggest a mixture of natural recipes, planned for your healthy cat's age, weight, and activity level.

Pet medicine is over prescribed. Some canine pharmaceuticals are critical for survival, but some are used to treat cat symptoms that can be prevented with an appropriate diet. For nearly all cat's, the best medicine is the food that he or she eats. Despite the fact that no one can isolate the precise percentages of nutrients, fat, and protein necessary for optimal health of every animal, a diet made up of real food is always best. Your veterinary nutrition specialist can formulate a pure food meal plan designed to your cat's particular needs, or to reduce the chances of the development of specific needs.

To give your cat the best opportunity to thrive, feed foods that will remedy health problems, or foods to maintain his or her already good health; make regular visits to your pet's vet; and brush your cat's teeth often. And, don't forget that appropriate and timely vaccinations give your cat the best shot at fighting common, and sometimes deadly, illnesses.

Don't mistake endearing cat food advertisements and heartfelt promises for good cat nutrition. Convenience is really the only advantage that they can offer. And please, don't confuse meat meal with real meat, or with a real meal.

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