What should I look for in a cat food?

Like all cat species, domestic cats are carnivores (primarily eat meat), and are well adapted to hunt their food. They are actually so dependent on meat that they are ‘obligate carnivores’; they cannot thrive without meat forming a substantial part of their diet. This means that they have quite specific dietary requirements which are very different from humans, dogs or other species.

The easiest way to ensure your cat gets a balanced diet with all their nutritional needs met is to feed them a good-quality cat food. Cat diets are usually either ‘complete’ or ‘complementary’. A complete diet is one that provides all the nutrients that your cat will need and so are a good choice. Fresh water must be available daily. You can feed your cat wet food, dry food or a mixture of both.