Can Your Cat be a Vegetarian?

Cats have evolved to eat meat. The strong hunting instinct of wild cats have been passed on to your domestic cat. Her body is designed for successful hunting. She has no teeth to grind up vegetables or grains. If your cat had no meat to eat, she would eat greens and grains to survive. However, she would suffer from dietary insufficiencies. There are essential nutrients missing from a vegetarian diet on its own. You could feed your cat vegetarian cat foods that have synthetic amino acids. However, it is still difficult to sustain good health with these foods. Your cat will be prone to heart issues, and urinary and bowel difficulties from eating a vegetarian diet. Although not impossible to raise your cat as a vegetarian, it is a lot of work. Even if you are a vegetarian, consider choosing a meat-based diet for your cat to ensure continued good health. Contact your vet Cy-Fair to learn more.