Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, PA is voluntarily recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food, including Ocean Fish-a-licious, Lip Smackin’ Sardine & Mackerel, Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-iatore, Tuna Purrfection, and certain lot codes of Paw Lickin’ Chicken & Liver due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.
Pet food labels are legal documents, so when looking at labels pay close attention to the AAFCO statement, guaranteed analysis and ingredient list.
via What is and is Not Included on a Cat Food Label | petMD.
Overweight and actually obese cats outnumber cats of normal weight and are being seen more and more commonly by veterinarians for various disorders. In fact, obesity in cats can predispose the cat to diabetes, hepatic lipidosis and arthritis.
via Obesity in Cats … and What to do About an Overweight Cat | petMD.
People adopt a vegan lifestyle for a variety of reasons, some of them health related, others as a conscious choice to help the planet. One of the most frequently cited reasons why people become vegan is because of a genuine concern about animal rights. There is no doubt that factory farmed animals live in abysmal conditions both prior to and during slaughter.
via Don’t force your cat to be vegan | The Conscious Cat.
It’s a good idea to read all cat food labels carefully. If you see any of the following ingredients on the label, you might want to consider switching to a healthier brand.
via Additives To Avoid In Cat Food and Supplements | Cats & Co.
The pet food I recommend is home cooked dog food and cat food using a variety of recipes and a variety of fresh ingredients.
The old saying, “you are what you eat” is just as true for cats as it is for people.
via Cats.
And a good rule of thumb is that human food should not make up more than 15 percent of a cat’s diet.
via 5 Human Foods Cats Can Eat | Care2 Healthy & Green Living.
Another comprehensive article about feline nutritional needs on Feline Nutrition. What do they really need in their food, and how should it be provided? And what are all those other ingredients on the labels?
