Food and diet tips for obese pets

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How to feed your cat

A quality meal for your kitten or adult pal.

How to feed

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All about quality pet food

Follow these mealtime guidelines for your furball.

Dog and cat food tips

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How to read pet food labels

Understanding ingredients, names, logos, and more. Find quality food

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Pet food nutrient guide

Find out what’s really in your dog or cat’s bowl. Nutrient guide

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Food and diet tips for obese pets

Chunky cat? Pudgy pup? Check out these tips. Food and diet tips

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Manage your pet’s weight

Info on calories, exercise, treats, and more. Why weight is important

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Managing diet for diabetes

We’ve got info on medication, food, and more. Manage your furball’s diet

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Poisonous things for pets

Avoid these! Plus, signs to call your vet. Keep these away

Common questions

A:No, they need certain amino acids that are only found in meat sources.
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Yes, there are varieties that have ingredients to aid digestion which could impact the frequency of hairballs or vomiting.

A:Because tuna juice can cause stomach upset and unbalance the diet, it is not recommended.
A:Quality cat foods have a scientifically balanced ratio of ingredients that deliver key nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals, critical carbohydrates, and more. The healthy choice for your cat is a food formulated to meet their nutritional needs, that they will happily eat, and that doesn’t cause digestive upset. Ask your vet for recommendations.
A:Cats of different sizes and life stages have unique needs, but the seven basic nutrients they should get are critical carbohydrates, dietary fiber, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water. Some foods may include extra ingredients and nutrients for purposes such as aging joints or healthy weight. Talk to your vet to see what kind of diet they suggest for your special cat.

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