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The daily food requirement varies depending on the activity and metabolic predisposition of your cat.
You will find a feeding recommendation for your cat on every feed pack, The stated values are determined purely mathematically, since there are active and less active cats with different metabolisms and therefore different needs. This is really just a recommendation. Since the metabolism changes during cat life, it is important to always adjust the amount of food accordingly.
In addition to a loving home, the right diet contributes to a healthy cat life. But what is the right diet and how much does the cat need? It is important that your cat receives an amount of food that is adapted to its activity and age. This applies to both purchased feed and self-prepared food. It is crucial that your cat is neither over- nor under-supplied with nutrients and energy. Because obesity often leads to a lower quality of life and life expectancy not only for humans, but also for your cat. An adult cat needs approximately 80 kilocalories per kilogram of body weight per day to maintain its weight, For example, if your cat weighs four kilograms, the food should provide 320 kilocalories over the day. It is in the nature of cats to hunt and eat several times a day. Therefore, it makes sense to fill the bowl at least twice a day and also to ensure that it has food overnight. This is how she can keep her metabolism going.
Kittens have a higher energy requirement than adult cats. This is because they are in the energy-demanding growth phase. At the same time, their curiosity and thus the play instinct are very strong. In order to support the kitten in its healthy development, the feed must be adapted to the needs, If you were to feed your kitten adult cat food, it would not take in enough nutrients and vitamins per meal. In the long run, malnutrition would result. Therefore, it makes sense to feed special kitten food. When feeding, it is best to base yourself on the target weight of the cat breed your cat belongs to. If your cat child belongs to a medium-sized breed of up to 5 kilograms, from the ffth week of life it needs 40 grams of, for example, Happy cat kitten poultry . Depending on how active your kitten is, the amount shown on the pack can be increased or decreased by 15 percent.
Ready-made food for cats contains all the important nutrients and vitamins in the right ratio. This is particularly important for cats with special needs such as diabetes mellitus (diabetes) or skin diseases, If you notice changes in your cat that indicate an illness, then it makes sense to have these checked by your veterinarian frst. Only he can tell you what your cat is missing and what it needs. He can also give you recommendations on the right amount of food and on special diet foods.
Obesity, or also called obesity, is more common among purebred tigers, Most of the time they move less than their peers with free access and eat more often out of sheer boredom. If you feed them additional treats, this ultimately leads to an excess of energy and your cat will gain weight. Obese cats are at increased risk of various diseases, such as diabetes mellitus. Here it is advisable to switch to a feed with a lower fat content. To reduce weight in the long term, frustration-free for the cat and in a healthy way, you can reduce the daily amount of food by about 15 percent. Alternatively, you can offer your cat a special diet food. The advantage is that you can feed your cat the usual amount of food, but this does not provide the same energy as the previous feed. The velvet paw is therefore full and does not even notice that you are on a diet. The higher fber content ensures a good feeling of satiety.
If your cat has been diagnosed with a food intolerance or allergy as part of an elimination and provocation diet, a special food can help to relieve itching or skin irritation. Usually different proteins are responsible for the fact that your cat can no longer tolerate its usual food. Special food for allergic cats differs from normal food in that it consists of special protein preparations and ingredients. This means that these recipes only rarely produce allergies, including Happy Cat Sensitive Grainfree Sea Fish. The best thing to do is adjust the amount of food to your cat's activity level and metabolism and give her a bowl about two to three times a day. In order to support the cat's skin to rebuild a healthy skin barrier, Happy Cat offers a special food. With Happy Cat VET Adult Skin - a special food that you can only get from us on the recommendation of your veterinarian. With every meal, your cat receives skin-active vitamins, trace elements and valuable omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, which support it in forming new healthy skin cells.
If your cat has been neutered, you may have noticed that it has calmed down. This may be because castration leads to changes in the metabolism. But just because the cat may have calmed down doesn't mean it has less appetite, For this reason, neutered cats often become overweight because they continue to get the usual food in the usual amount. To prevent this, you can offer your neutered cat special food . This is usually particularly low in fat and high in fber - so your cat will be full and will not gain weight despite less exercise. It is advisable to animate the velvet paw to play, as the movement prevents overweight,