Wysong Optimal Vitality Adult Feline Formula Dry Cat Food, 5 lb

For the past 35 years the Wysong goal and commitment has been to reconcile modern food forms and processing with the natural canine/feline diet. Wysong Optimal Diets represent new advanced technology that moves companion animal nutrition closer than ever to archetypal genetic expectation. Optimal Vitality holistic cat food also contains very low levels of carbohydrate, low glycemic index, multiple organic ingredients, unsurpassed levels of enzymes and probiotics, natural omega-3 : omega-6 fatty acid ratios, a superb spectrum of micronutrients, including life stage specific nutraceuticals, and more.

What is the best food to feed my cat?

Meat. Cats are meat eaters, plain and simple. They have to have protein from meat for a strong heart, good vision, and a healthy reproductive system. Cooked beef, chicken, turkey, and small amounts of lean deli meats are a great way to give them that.Jan 16, 2022

Is it OK to feed cats dry food only?

"Dry food is fine as long as it is complete and balanced," says Dr. Kallfelz. Dry food may be less expensive than canned cat food and may stay fresher longer. Cats that eat only dry food need to be provided with lots of fresh water, especially if they are prone to developing urinary tract blockages.

How often should cats have dry food?

"From age six months to maturity, most cats will do well when fed two times a day." Once the cat becomes an adult, at about one year, feeding once or twice a day is appropriate in most cases. Senior cats, age seven and above, should maintain the same feeding regimen.

How often should you feed an indoor cat?

Cats should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, afternoon, dinner, and right before bed schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.

What can I feed my cat instead of cat food?

Many cats enjoy cooked grains with a smaller texture, like couscous, polenta and millet. Vegetables – Small amounts of finely cut, microwaved, steamed or boiled carrots, peas, green beans, broccoli, asparagus, pumpkin, squash and spinach are all okay to feed your cat on occasion.Apr 29, 2020

What is different about vitamin A in cats compared to dogs?

Vitamin A plays a very important role in maintaining the health of the eyes, skin and other tissues within the body. Dogs can convert beta carotene into vitamin A within their bodies. Cats cannot. Therefore, cats require a preformed source of vitamin A in their diets.Feb 29, 2012

How much should adult cats eat?

An adult cat requires about 25 calories per pound of body weight. An 8 oz cup of dry food averages in at about 500 calories. So, if we estimate that the average ten-pound cat needs about 250 calories per day, the average cat will need about 1/3 – 1/2 of a cup of food, maybe less if your cat is particularly lazy.Aug 22, 2022

What is an essential nutrient in cats but not dogs?

Some of the most important vitamins for the proper health of cats are vitamins E, A, C, D, B2, B6, B12 and folic acid. Vitamin A is necessary for eye, skin and other tissue health. Unlike dogs who can convert beta carotene into vitamin A, cats require a constant source of vitamin A, from sources such as liver.Sep 29, 2019

Is an essential nutrient in a cat's diet but not an essential nutrient for dogs?

Taurine is an amino acid that is essential for cats but non-essential for dogs. Cats that don't get enough taurine in their diets can eventually become blind, deaf and develop heart failure. Taurine deficiency is now almost exclusively diagnosed in cats that eat something other than a well-balanced cat food.Feb 29, 2012

Is 1/3 cup enough for a cat?

If the cat owner is feeding a good quality dry food, that has a good quality protein, then the indoor cat needs only approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of food each day.

What are the nutritional requirements for a cat?

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that they rely on nutrients found only in animal products. Cats evolved as hunters that consume prey that contains high amounts of protein, moderate amounts of fat, and a minimal amount of carbohydrates, and their diet still requires these general proportions today.

Why do cats need arginine?

Arginine is important because it is involved in removing ammonia (the waste product of protein breakdown) from the body. If cats cannot remove the ammonia from their bodies, they can suffer weight loss, vomiting, neurological signs, and even death.Dec 18, 2018

Is half a cup of food enough for a kitten?

Often, young kittens may eat ¼ to ½ cup of food at a time. If your kitten is thin, we may need to increase the caloric requirement per day. If your kitten is gaining too much weight too quickly, we may need to cut back. Your veterinarian will use a tool called a body condition score to assess your kitten's weight.Feb 11, 2021

What is the protein requirement for cats?

Cats need at least two grams of protein per pound of healthy body weight in the number of calories they consume each day.Dec 4, 2017