Cats are considered to be true carnivores. Therefore, their nutritional requirements are specific, meaning that their diet should be meat-based. If you fail to fulfill your pet cat’s nutritional needs, it could lead to health problems and certain nutrient deficiencies for her.
The increasing recalls of pet food products have prompted cat owners to prepare their pet’s food themselves. Even though this is made with the pet owner’s best intentions, mistakes are likely to occur with how the food is formulated, most especially if a veterinarian or pet nutritionist is not consulted first. The different stages of life (senior, adult, kitten) of a cat differ in their nutritional and calorie requirements. Pet owners may think that the food they made is safe and healthy, but it could have some unintended consequences.
Several of the usual mistakes in cat food formulas made at home are not enough meat used leading to a deficiency in taurine, excessive tuna used leading to joint and bone issues and vitamin-A toxicosis, and excessive raw fish leading to vitamin B1 degradation.
Consult with your animal hospital Bossier City LA regarding your plan on making homemade food for your cat.
