The Best Cat Food

Getting a Picky Cat to Eat
Cats are notorious for being picky with both their wet and dry cat food. Whether you choose Whiskas cat food, Felix cat food or Hills Science Plan cat food, there’s a chance your feline will turn up his nose at the brand you pick. While all pet owners should realize that getting the best cat food into your pet is a good idea, that doesn’t mean your cat will agree with you!

 So, just what can you do to make sure your cat is going to eat the dry cat food you buy for him? You might want to try a few samples first. It can be quite frustrating to find that your cat detests Royal Canin cat food or Hills cat food after you’ve just bought an economy size bag! The best cat food is going to be one that is actually eaten.

First, check around to see if there are samples available of the brand you’d like to try for your reigning feline. Often pet stores will have samples that you can try or you might borrow a bit from a friend who also has cats.

Choosing the Best Cat Food
The right cat food will be designed to fit your feline’s needs. This means plenty of animal based proteins which are important for feline health, few dyes or unnecessary additives, etc. You want the best for your cat, even if he doesn’t really believe that, so it’s your job as the human to do the due diligence and make sure you research what is in the food, even organic cat food, that you buy.

 Often extra ingredients can cause problems. Some cats are allergic to the chemicals and dyes used in non-organic dry cat food, so be careful. Read the ingredient list and make sure there’s nothing that could harm your cat. For this reason it’s often best to stick with well-known cat food brands.

Getting Your Cat to Eat
Sometimes you have no real choice as to which food your cat needs to eat. If he has a health problem that necessitates a special diet, you’ll have to do a little conniving. Leave the food out as long as you can. If your cat is refusing to touch it, you might just want to put a little amount out at a time to let him know that this is the food now. He’ll glare at you, ignore you and stalk past the food dish for a while, but eventually hunger will get him to give in. Remember to keep lots of water on hand while your cat is getting used to the new organic cat food!

There are a number of different brand names in cat food out there which are well respected. For example, Whiskas cat food has been around for many years, as has Felix cat food and Hills cat food, as well as Royal Canin cat food. Some, like Science Diet cat food are specifically designed for the overweight cat facing health issues. Whatever the reason you’re switching foods, hang in there and try to find something that your cat will take to without too much trouble!