Page 216 - The Complete Cat Breed Book (DK)

EATING THE RIGHT AMOUNT
When and how much to feed If you have more than one kitten, make sure that they are
all eating the right quantity for their age and weight. If
Generally, your cat should be fed twice a day at regular you suspect one isn’t eating enough, try feeding him
times. This will allow him to build up an appetite and you separately so that you can monitor his intake.
to regulate how much he eats. Once you have established
a regular feeding regime, it will be easy to tell if your cat is packets of prepared food are only estimates, and they may
not eating and feeling unwell. The feeding guides printed on need to be increased or decreased depending on how your
cat looks and feels when handled. As a guideline, you should
be able to feel your cat’s ribs easily but not see them. Make
CAT GRASS sure you never feed an adult cat kitten food or dog food—
Cats eat grass because
its juices contain folic kitten food contains too much protein and will be bad for an
acid, which prevents adult cat’s kidneys; conversely, dog food does not contain
anemia. Cat grass enough protein for a cat. Make sure your cat’s food and
bought from a pet
store or nursery can water bowls are always washed thoroughly after use.
be grown indoors
in a small pot. The right balance
Cats enjoy variety, and it is important that they are fed a mix
of different foods to ensure they get adequate nutrition.
Make any changes to your cat’s diet gradually, so that he can
build up enough bacteria in his system to digest the new
food. Once you’ve found a balanced diet that your cat likes,
stick to it. Constantly changing his food may encourage him
to become a fussy eater, and cats can hold out for days until
you give them what they want.