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Ultimate Cat Food Taste-Test
We just received our first order of Life’s Abundance gourmet cat food this afternoon. I have been on a quest to improve the nutritional value of the cat food we’re feeding our little pals. Epecially since that frightening tainted pet-food recall last year, I think we’re all a little more cautious about what we feed our feline-family pets.
I stumbled upon Healthy Pet Net foods a couple of weeks ago. They offer a FREE sample pack of dry & can food along with treats for the cost of shipping. I was very impressed by the response of our resident taste testers. Admittedly, Zuli isn’t too particular, I think she’d even eat a Big Mac if allowed, but Doofie is the extreme opposite; a very fussy and finicky eater. Both loved their samples so I order online this week some of everything. Read the rest of this entry »
Nutro Cat Food Wins Taste Test
When Zuli joined our family last month she wasn’t in the best of health. Rescued from a park in Tucson, pregnant, injured, very thin and skittish, her appearance spoke volumes about just how difficult her life had been recently. Poor, pitiful little thing!
Worrying about her health condition, we immediately made a special trip to our local feed store. No, not a typical well-known pet store, but a “real” pet-supply business. Like hardware stores, there are the big chain stores which have a lot of stuff and usually employees that have no clue what you need. Ace Hardware, which though small is size by comparison, stocks a ton of stuff and very knowledgeable staff.
Anyway, I digressed! My point is, that while at Ramsey Canyon Feed, a company representative of Nutro Pet Products was standing next to her display trying to promote their high-priced cat food. Her sales pitch was very convincing so being gullible cat owners, we walked out with a bag of both Iams & Nutro eager to put some weight back on little Zuli diminished frame.
Fast-forward to today. Wow!! She eats like a horse!! I’m guessing her eating habits may be due to being hungry and lack of care. Our concerns have now switched from getting weight on her to keeping it off!! She can barely fit in her cat condo! Now rather robust in size albeit perhaps enhanced by a new very healthy coat, her main staple is now diet food. Interesting, I’ve switch between the Iams & Nutro, and without question, the Nutro is much more favored. Package contents suggest a better-quality product and hopefully the additional cost although not that much more, is justified.
Question: Is there an Overeater’s Anonymous group out there for cats?
OAC :|: Overeater’s Anonymous for Cats
When Zuli joined our family last month she wasn’t in the best of health. Rescued from a park in Tucson, pregnant, injured, very thin and skittish, her appearance spoke volumes about just how difficult her life had been recently. Poor, pitiful little thing!
Worrying about her health condition, we immediately made a special trip to our local feed store. No, not a typical well-known pet store, but a “real” pet-supply business. Like hardware stores, there are the big chain stores which have a lot of stuff and usually employees that have no clue what you need. Ace Hardware, which though small is size by comparison, stocks a ton of stuff and very knowledgeable staff. Read the rest of this entry »
Trimming Your Tubby Tabby
Did you have a tubby tabby, or a plump Persian? Your feline friend may be too adorable for words, but if your cat is fat it’s probably got some health problems, or will develop them eventually.
Some studies have found that nearly 40% of domestic cats are medically obese, meaning they have 20% or more excess body weight. Cats that fall into this category will likely experience poor health, and a shortened life.
When cats pack on the pounds their bodies suffer. Feline diabetes, urinary tract disease, arthritis, skin conditions, and heart and liver disease afflict overweight cats.