Think of me as a cat. It's not hard to love, it's not hard to raise. Just take care of it with love and mackerel. When you hum this song, have you ever wondered why cats have to eat fish? If we talk about food that cats can eat, there are many types. But my cat at home looks especially delicious when eating fish. So the idea that cats like to eat fish is true! Or are we slaves just thinking it ourselves? Do cats really like to eat fish?
First of all, cats originated from tigers and are in the same family as lions. So it's not strange that they have a hunter's instinct. Have you ever noticed that they like to chase anything that moves, whether it's a bird, a fish, a rolling ball, or anything else? Meow couldn't help but chase after it. Now, fish that swim around are his favorites. And fish have a strong fishy smell and taste delicious when eaten. So Meow is very pleased. When he eats fish, he's quite happy. Whether it's salmon or mackerel, Meow will eat them all.
Even though fish is a favorite food for cats, if you give them too much, it can have negative effects. Especially if you give them raw fish, you have to be careful about germs. Because if the fish is not clean or has not been cooked with heat, your cat may have diarrhea or vomit. If the diarrhea is severe, they may go into shock to the point of death.
If you don't eat catfish, what should you eat?
Many owners may wonder, if they don't let their cats eat fish, what should they give them? Of course, cats can eat ready-made food, whether it's canned food or kibble. Just be careful not to let it be too salty, because it will be bad for your cat's kidneys in the future.
1. Canned food
In addition to fish, cats also like canned food. The smell of food when you open a can is what cats love. However, the disadvantage of this type of food is that it spoils easily. Owners have to change it or check for spoilage. They also have to provide clean water for cats to drink at all times.
2. Pellets
The advantage of dry food is that owners can leave it out all day, plus it has more complete nutritional value than canned food. It is available everywhere. Nowadays, dry food comes in many grades. Owners should look at the ingredients to see which type is suitable for their cats. Read about choosing the grade of cat food. But you also have to consider his preferences, because some cats are picky eaters and are very fussy, just like their cat style. If you have chosen the dry food that your cat likes, don't forget to provide clean water for your cat to drink.
Each cat has different habits and preferences, just like people when it comes to choosing food. But the most important thing is that owners must observe what kind of food their cats like to eat. They will be happy when they eat and healthy if they eat good food. Please take care of your owners, cat slaves.
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References
PetMD. (2021). Wet Cat Food vs. Dry Cat Food: Which Is Better?. Retrieved June 28, 2021, from Pet MD: https://www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/wet-cat-food-vs-dry-cat-food-which-better
PetMD. (2013). Of Cats and Fish. Retrieved June 28, 2021, from Pet MD: https://www.petmd.com/blogs/nutritionnuggets/cat/jcoates/2013/july/is-fish-bad-for-cats-30648
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