A 2022 AVMA survey suggests that there are multiple barriers to our goal of benefitting from informed nutrition discussions with our vets.
Barriers to Better Food Discussions with Vets
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The Raw Feeding World and Continuous Learning
It can be a little too easy for humans to think they know as much as Mother Nature when it comes to feeding cats. A little humility goes a long way in ensuring we adapt to newly acquired wisdom for the benefit of the animals in our care.
No Wonder You’re Confused!
With ‘authoritative sources’ like AVMA officially discouraging raw feeding and so few nutritionally qualified vets to help you formulate a diet, how do you figure out the right thing to do when it comes to feeding your cat?
Reluctant Raw Eaters
It’s possible to switch your cat from less-than-ideal food to healthier food, but it means employing a little manipulative trickery. And plenty of patience.
Low Value of Plant Protein to Carnivores
When it comes to evaluating the quality of cat food ingredients, we’e all heard that protein is important. Beyond that, however, it’s vital to know the actual source of that protein.
Being Vegetarian and Feeding Meat to Cats
Please don’t put your cat’s health at risk by feeding a non-animal-based diet. Vegetarianism is entirely inappropriate for our obligate carnivores.
Carnivore Teeth Aren’t Made for Cereal
A cat’s mouth is engineered by Mother Nature to eat other animals, not chew on cereal. These amazing obligate carnivores’ mouths tell us a lot about their nutritional needs.
Let a Mouse Guide Your Cat Nutrition Decisions
Reverse engineering a mouse is a sensible way to think about formulating cat food. It makes more sense than feeding meat-flavored cereal.
Feeding Cereal, Not Raw Feeding, is the Fad
Raw feeding isn’t the fad. Cats and their ancestors have been eating raw food for tens of millions of years.
Dry Food Doesn’t Keep Cat’s Teeth Clean
Feeding dry food to cats contributes to gum disease as well as plaque and tartar formation.