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@whiteknightcat
Жыл бұрын
You've got one dating site spambot in comments so far.
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
@@whiteknightcat Hey, thanks for mentioning that. I went through and deleted some of those, and I think KZitem ended up catching them as well.
@garydunn6990
Жыл бұрын
I can't download the feline nutrition ebook. Please check into that...thanks!
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
@@garydunn6990 Hi Gary, I just learned about this issue, and I've asked our team to get it fixed ASAP. For now, here you go: allaboutcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/feline-nutrition-guide.pdf
@walterco7701
Жыл бұрын
LOL, I don't think it matters how much I feed one of my cats, he's convinced I am starving him.
@k.r.99
11 ай бұрын
Let me guess, orange cat? 😭
@walterco7701
11 ай бұрын
@@k.r.99 Orange and white, in fact. ;)
@k.r.99
11 ай бұрын
@@walterco7701 that's what i meant. Most orange cats have some white areas :) We have the same type American Wired Hear with short tail and he constantly asking for food and climbs on the dinner table if unoccupied
@michaellewellyn9080
11 ай бұрын
@@k.r.99 beat me to it ...by a week, lol. My orange has trained me that 3:00 am is a required feeding time.
@Rafaela201907
10 ай бұрын
What really works is to play with them before. They get tired, they eat a good meal and they sleep for a long time with a full belly. If you just feed him and leave... He will be asking for more all the time. He needs to get tired like he would if he was trying to catch his prey. 😊
@ChrisJohnsonChannel
7 ай бұрын
Had my cat for about a month now.. I was feeding her dry food( I looked at the ingredients and was surprised with the low quality) but I stop and started feeding her wet… wet food food is soooo much better for them. I feel guilty now for giving her dry but I never had a cat before and I am still learning what’s best for my Daisy 🌼
@tennismaroc
6 ай бұрын
They need both actually
@seagirl0384
6 ай бұрын
You can also use the dry as treats, or for some of those puzzle toys. Rather than throwing it out!
@ChrisJohnsonChannel
6 ай бұрын
@@seagirl0384 yea good idea 👍
@pocketchangecirca91
5 ай бұрын
ya me either and i'm , well lets just say not young, never had a cat, never wanted one, actually hated them, then i found a family of cats in a culvert and kittens came out started playing with me. so i took care of them adopted 3 had the mother fixed and got the other 5 adopted out to coworkers.
@sundaystorms5171
3 ай бұрын
What if the people who gave my cat at the rescue shelter only reccomended dry food?
@Leathelight44
8 ай бұрын
I’m adopting a cat this months! I’m super excited and I wanted to make sure I’m the best cat mother this time around! I can’t wait I’m so excited.
@Irenialv
Жыл бұрын
I am a completely new cat owner and this is helpful! we adopted a 4 years old cat (or were adopted by him really) and he wakes me up every single day at 5 am on the dot for food and now I understand!
@kimeichner344
Жыл бұрын
As a new cat owner I found this info interesting & useful. Thanks for putting this video together.
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that! I was hoping this video would reach some new cat owners. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
@PearlDrummerFTW
9 ай бұрын
How is everything going with your kitty?
@jessicafrandi4516
Жыл бұрын
We litterally feed our cats the same time we have our breakfast and dinner. We prepare a serving of royal canin wet food and topped with hill's dry food so they have something to "brush" their teeth. We just started this as the vet said one of the cats starting to have cavities and we need to brush them but he hated it so much it stressed him out. So the dry food is the alternative to teeth brushing. The vet is impressed by how much it helps with their teeth! Our cats look happy with this diet and the time we feed them, maybe it's also because we made it their habbit since they were so little.
@JazminOdeth
6 ай бұрын
What dry food is it???
@alexandrac9536
6 ай бұрын
dry food doesnt clean their teeth
@madelinegarber7860
6 ай бұрын
Oh that’s smart. Maybe I’ll do that but in reverse. Or have one meal dry one wet.
@downforwhatever67
Жыл бұрын
We filter our water and both cats drink frequently throughout the day. We leave free choice high quality dry out 24/7. We also feed wet at dawn and dusk. Vet says they are great. They are super active. No weight issues. Thanks for your great videos!
@jozy5154
5 ай бұрын
So you alternate wet n dry? I have to change my cat’s diet. So I’m trying dry n freeze dried raw. He’s been on the raw for 4 years now. Stomach issues
@heather4219
Жыл бұрын
I adopted my cat from a shelter, she loves dry and wet food. Binx tells me what she wants, if I put dry food down she sometimes meows and I know she wants wet food. It’s funny how cats tell you what they want and I love to make her happy!
@vistalite
Жыл бұрын
My cat has been on prescription wet food for most of his life. He almost never drinks water. I’d be worried, but he sees his vet twice a year and always checks out in perfect health.
@Aw_tig
Жыл бұрын
Cats on all wet food really don’t need to drink much water because it has such high moisture content 😊
@MidwestFarmToys
5 ай бұрын
My cat ONLY drinks out of a cup I leave in the sink. Absolutely does not drink from his actual bowl next to his food. I just leave a cup with fresh water in the sink and he drinks about a half cup a day. Whatever works I guess lol
@masteroogway1372
3 ай бұрын
@@MidwestFarmToys Cat's prefer not to have their water near their food sources. It would also be better if it was running/flowing since it mimics what they actually drink from in nature.
@MidwestFarmToys
3 ай бұрын
@@masteroogway1372 well the cup in the sink isn't running, I tried moving his actual water bowl in there too and he didn't touch it either unfortunately
@annelyle5474
Жыл бұрын
I had to learn a lot about feline nutrition after my Burmese developed diabetes, and I agree with everything presented here - I switched her to a low-carb wet diet (some raw, some cooked) and was able to get her off insulin as a result. My new kittens will be fed mainly low-carb wet food, with a little bit of dry for putting in puzzle toys 😀
@halfrutter2226
Жыл бұрын
My girl gets a meal of raw meats including innards, egg, lactose free cottage cheese, and a liquid supplement of oil and vitamins. Snacks are dried small shrimp and pieces of sardines. She’s almost 18 and has always been in great health!
@k.r.99
10 ай бұрын
That's not an ideal diet for your human daughter ... but for cats it sure is good.
@samsunguser3148
8 ай бұрын
@@k.r.99😂
@Sledgehammers_Nail
6 ай бұрын
God your cat eats better than me
@steve_chi_legge
15 күн бұрын
May I ask you how you prepare that for storage??? Sorry I know 1 year has passed but I’m trying to get my girl on a healthier diet and I’m not really sure what meats and other raw stuff should I give her. And supplements of course
@gradog2095
2 күн бұрын
@@steve_chi_leggeI'm currently doing research on that too
@John-K-N
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your sage wellness advice & invaluable recommendations. I have virtually weaned my kitty off of dry food since her first birthday four months ago. I still occasionally toss in a handful of Hill's Oral Care kibbles into her bowl as dental maintenance because she refuses to let me brush her teeth, but you can definitely see the difference wet food has on a cat's overall health.
@mindful47
Жыл бұрын
How many cans of wet food does your cat take?
@John-K-N
Жыл бұрын
@@mindful47 One 3oz can per meal, twice a day, plus a late night snack of similar portion of mixed variety.
@honkymonkey9568
Жыл бұрын
I never knew why my cat always had blood in her feces. Then after seeing your video, I switched her to wet food and now she never has bloody feces anymore. I feel so guilty, but thank goodness I found your vid. I'm a fan forever.
@hillaryburdick9313
Жыл бұрын
Your kitty is so cute! Also, really good suggestions! My 2 year old cat was having trouble losing weight because she couldn’t metabolize carbs well. So per the vet’s suggestion, I switched to wet food a few months ago. It has made a huge difference, and she now is a much healthier weight!
@Kyarrix
Жыл бұрын
Cats are obligate carnivores. They are not meant to be eating carbohydrates. A cat can survive on dry food but it won't thrive. In addition to the carbohydrates, dry food lacks hydration. In the wild cats get most of their water from eating meat, from their food. Dry food can be a supplement to a cat's diet but it should never be the primary source of calories. Even for cats that are young and healthy if you want them to stay healthy and happy and feel good, you feed them a good quality wet food. Our cats love crunchy food because they got it in the shelter before we adopted them. We feed them wet food three times a day (they're still kittens at 7 months and need more calories) and give them a little bit of dry food, an eighth of a cup as a treat from time to time. I'm glad your cat is doing better and that you are feeding him wet food. The extra expense is worth it because the cat will be healthier, less vet bills and a happier cat.
@edschulhof6303
Жыл бұрын
@@Kyarrix Good advice. I also mix raw ground beef or boiled chicken with the wet food.
@Kyarrix
Жыл бұрын
@@edschulhof6303 Thank you. Why raw ground beef?
@edschulhof6303
Жыл бұрын
@@Kyarrix Raw is better for them. It's what they would eat in the wild. I just make sure the beef is fresh, from a local store. They get it two or three times a week. Same with the chicken. I boil the chicken, because my two kittens, nine months old, won't eat it raw.
@jeanmorell1947
Жыл бұрын
I feed my two 13 year olds brothers Purina one wet pate urine formula and dry foods. It’s affordable to me especially with my budget.
@metaaa99
Жыл бұрын
Honestly my cats probably drink more water than I do! It was super worrying at first because my previous cats drank water just as much as regular cats so I thought they were dehydrated or something and drinking a lot to compensate, but nope they are perfectly healthy and just strange cats that love staying hydrated 😅
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, some cats are like that! As long as they've received a clean bill of health, there's no reason to worry!
@amischair
Жыл бұрын
Mallory, because of your videos, I now feed my cat a variety of dry and wet foods and treats which seems to be making her happy ❤
@itsaaronlolz
Жыл бұрын
i give my cat a 1/4 cup of dry food and a can of fancy feast a day. he’s a 2 year old lynx point siamese and he seems healthy, not fat, and has nice fur. he’s 10 pounds but the feeding guide says he should eat a cup of dry food or 4 cans of fancy feast a day and i think he would be obese if i fed him that much 😂
@nushar
Жыл бұрын
I would switch from Fancy Feast to a better quality cheap wet food, for example Nulo. Two 3 oz cans or one 5.5 oz cans per day, supplemented by ~1 tablespoon of quality dry should be enough. Larger size cans (Nulo comes in 12.5 oz cans too) work out cheaper, but then you do have to deal with refrigerating and reheating, so your call on that. Good luck.
@theshunnedBandersnatch
Жыл бұрын
The feeding guides vary SO wildly 😂 My cat is about 8 pounds and "should" be eating 3 cans/day. But 2 cans of paté and some toppers seem to be the sweet spot for her. Plus she goes through phases of eating more or eating a bit less.
@laurenm2056
Жыл бұрын
This makes me feel better! I do 1/4 cup dry hills science diet in the morning, and a 3oz can of tiki at night. sometimes he gets one of the liquid treats during the day but he’s the perfect size on this
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron, I've noticed that our calculator seems to be generating some odd results; I'm going to contact the vet and developer to double-check that it's working correctly.
@joannewilson6577
Жыл бұрын
Mine is 18 months and she eat 150 gr per day of wet food (30 gr each 5 hours) and a bit of dry food at will at night....she weight 6 pounds...
@Barvazonik
Жыл бұрын
Also always look at the ingredients, big company's like royal canin, monge, Purina, and others make food that is more corn and rice then meat. Always look for meat as the first ingredient (royal canin and Purina split corn to 2 ingredients and rice so they won't be at the top of the list)
@ericapoe
Жыл бұрын
Just love to see Wessey’s tail wagging in the back
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Yes, me too! He was excitedly waving his tail, so it wasn't the upset swish/wag that an unhappy cat would exhibit!
@loric941
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you get to the point. Concise information with resources. Some people online go on and on with chatter and you just delivered what you had in the heading! GREAT!!!!
@Its_me--Boo_Radley
Жыл бұрын
I thought I could "control" my cats' diets when I first adopted them two years ago. I bought cases of the most expensive canned food that was recommended on All About Cats. The result: I ended up donating almost all of the expensive food to the cat adoption agency because my cats refused to eat them. So now I'm playing it by ear ... I test small amounts of different food to see which ones they will eat more than once. At this point its a combo of Reveal and Fancy Feast (both from the grocery store--and only one flavor of each). They also eat a combo of kibble--the Chewy brand American Journey and Instinct, both Grain-Free. For dinner they also share 6 cooked shrimp, which they both love. They get Temptation treats throughout the day, With the can of food in the morning, I squeeze a packet of Churu on the plate just to tempt the pickiest of the two to injest some amount of moisture since some days she is not interested in the food. I wish I could tempt them into a higher quality of canned food, but they are definitely not gourmet kitties.
@haleemamoin7868
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like our nitpicky cats 😂😂😂
@arking2868
Жыл бұрын
Of course they will choose low grade food just because of added flavour, just like a kid can be easily addicted to fast foods
@haleemamoin7868
Жыл бұрын
@@arking2868 hi , wondering if u could help me out , what is a good quality wet food that nitypicky kitties would like ? Something affordable? Went thru blue buffalo, wellness , nutro , nulo , they simply walk away with tails n noses in the air 🤦🏽 someone said authority, pet smart brand is protein enriched and well tolerated, one eats it , the other won't , one accepted the gravy can . Tried cattit food toppers , didn't quite go too well
@ashleamendelson1414
Жыл бұрын
@@haleemamoin7868 I have the exact same problem with my cats. I’m currently feeding them Purina pro plan wet 2x day and crunchy in between. Somethings they will eat somethings they will not. I’ve tried all the expensive brand and they won’t touch them. Currently, I am switching them to the brand Orijen because I hear Purina pro plan isn’t that great and not only that but it’s high in carbs. I have an older cat that I’m worried about so I’ve switched to that brand because it seems to be a lower carb food. They won’t touched the canned version. They only like the Purina pro plan and only two flavors at that. So I will be following this conversation. I’m curious to see what else is out there for options that I have not tried.
@haleemamoin7868
Жыл бұрын
@@ashleamendelson1414 our cats were on proplan for a few years , they loved the taste, but one kept throwing up all the time. One managed to get a lil chonky , did try acana , origin, didn't sit well with their tums . Vet put one of them on a prescription diet , he hasn't really lost weight with it , neither does it satisfy his hunger , Royal canin vet prescribed. Ones on Royal canin sensitive digestion, her puking has reduced to occasionally from every other day. Otherwise their health is very well . One is a younger cat, was outdoors the longest time,, was giving him cat chow by Purina, now he's inside, he likes Purina one, tried proplans live clear for him , as his fur is different and I've developed an allergy with it , he simply refused to touch it. So back to Purina one for him ! Of all the cans and tins we've gone thru , a few flavors of fancy feast and whiskas seem to be a hit ,pates mostly. Almo naturals is also well liked , but on the pricey side . That too chicken and tuna only .
@albertjones1386
Жыл бұрын
I have two sister cats that have been together since birth. They are two and a half years old. For the first 4 months of their lives, they were fed a combination of can wet food and dry food. When I got them at four months I continued that uses the same brands that they were use to. At about a year, I started to notice that they were both getting sick and leaving messes on the floor and as time went by, there was an out right refusal to eat any can wet food. They have been eating dry food twice a day. I check their weight and they seem to have leveled out and their weight has remained the same for at least a year. Not only do they have a large water bowl next to their food but I also bought one of the fountains that you recommended and they really to like it. They seem to be very healthy. Thanks for your program. I have learned a lot
@summerfatima2525
Жыл бұрын
You’re the main person I trust for cat advice 😢 thank you for your help 🙏
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
It's an honor, Summer.
@bendals3809
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this post You have validatated my cats wanting frequent small meals throughout the day 😻
@deadlyshizzno
6 сағат бұрын
I am currently deep in my research phase I start the process of adopting a cat! I will start visiting shelters this weekend. Thank you for this valuable info! Want to make sure I know as much as I can prior to finding and bringing my new friend home
@rjgaynor8
Жыл бұрын
I figured a lot of this out on my own but your video popped up on my feed. This was a very informative video. I kinda let my cats decide when and how much to eat and just balanced it from there. They only want to eat when we wake up and when the sun goes down. They also remind us when it’s time to eat.
@Darkangel-hy8ev
11 ай бұрын
Yes yes yes, someone with some common sense!!! You are spot on my friend!! That is exactly what everyone should be doing, and if it is working for your cat, fantastic, all i have ever done, and i have grown up with cats since childhood, and obviously have them now, also work with them! I really don't know why people are trying to over complicate this issue, it is not rocket science lol
@MURZBO
Жыл бұрын
Hey Mallory I tried Rawz after you told me about it but still believe Ziwi, Instinct, wellness core, nulo, identity, fussie cat, orijen all make better quality wet cat food. What's your opinion about the fish based pure cravings brand of cat food at costco..do you think fish in general has too much mercury to be a primary component of a cat's daily diet?
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Heya, yes, I generally would discourage the use of fish-based foods as the core of a cat's diet. Not just mercury, but magnesium and phosphorus tend to be elevated in these diets. Pure Cravings looks pretty good, and it's cool that they're testing for mercury. Does seem rather gummy, though, which isn't exactly ideal but also shouldn't be a problem if it's part of a well-rounded diet with a mix of recipes.
@thelifeofzoe9201
Жыл бұрын
I give my cat both dry and wet food, and fresh water of course. She is still young and I want her to be and stay familiar with both may one ever give problems. I don't have to tell which food she prefers. But food is food she is not fussy. Her litter box business always looks golden. So I think i am doing things right😄 Ooh and fun fact i am having a job application at a ''partner in pet food'' factory on monday. So i can maybe cook my own animals dinner in the future 😁. Cheers keep up the good work!
@sirdarklust
Жыл бұрын
"Go forth and feed your cat" sounds so poetic...
@shtoyshted
Жыл бұрын
Wild cats do eat carbohydrates, these are found in the digestive tract of the prey animal and the cat consumes them too! These can include grains and vegetable matter, what ever the prey animal eats. It's not a negligible amount of carbohydrates that make up part of a cats diet if they are catching and eating whole prey. I'm not advocating for 100% carb diet, but I don't think we need to be quite as scared of carbs as the video makes out.
@elle6600
Жыл бұрын
I mean, the amount that cats eat in the wild is only 2.8%, and they specifically avoid starches, which is what’s found in most commercial cat food. Low-carb doesn’t mean completely 0%, but in a world where the most popular cat foods average between 20-40% carbohydrate (and usually high GI carbs and starches) and people generally don’t realize that they should be checking that, it’s pretty important
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
@@elle6600 Hey there! I've noticed a few comments from you on the channel, and you seem to know your stuff! We're looking for someone who'd be willing to edit articles on All About Cats. On the off chance that you're interested, feel free to email me at media@allaboutcats.com. I hope this doesn't make you feel awkward or pressured-just wanted to put out the offer. Take care!
@dirtymoney8378
Жыл бұрын
Great channel. I recommend it to my friends when we're talking cats largely because the information presented is reliable and reasonably accurate. In today's presentation as well as most presentations on cats' feeding, two statements seem to appear together. First is that cats are obligate carnivores. Absolutely correct. Cats cannot synthesize some of their necessary nutrients which primarily come from meat. The second statement has to do with cats not needing, shouldn't have, or don't want carbohydrates because they are obligate carnivores. It's a popular opinion, but perhaps not totally correct. Consider that feral and farm cats that hunt for a living feed largely on small animals, rodents, small birds, insects, etcetera. These food creatures tend to be omnivores or herbivores and since eat most of their prey including the internal organs. This indicates that such cats are indeed intaking carbohydrates in their meals and do quite well with them. You may want to consult with several naturalists and veterinarians as I am neither. The best to you and your colleagues.
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. Someone else mentioned this as well, so it does seem that I mischaracterized the relationship between cats and carbs, although I _do_ know everything you've mentioned here. From what I understand, the natural feline diet is nonetheless about 2% carbohydrates, and some of that is indigestible carbohydrate matter, i.e. fiber. www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/estimation-of-the-dietary-nutrient-profile-of-freeroaming-feral-cats-possible-implications-for-nutrition-of-domestic-cats/2E0E827469FFC1AF51387E045C06759A So while I do understand that cats consume some carbohydrate matter, it's still true that the average plant-inclusive (or plant-based) cat food is in excess of that natural balance.
@gerretw
Жыл бұрын
my mom cat was a stray I adopted - she loves fried chicken and will swipe it off my plate. So I feed her and her kitten canned food when I eat to keep that under control. She is starting to get used to a routine, 3 cans a day - breakfast, dinner and before I go to bed. Plus I leave a bowl of dryfood out. Her 2 mo old kitten doesn't eat as much as she does, and I hope to get them down to 2 meals a day.
@KelleyStrzelczyk
15 күн бұрын
I watched a chipmuck eat berries , seeds and grain all day, then I watched my cat eat that chipmunk, berries, seeds and grains all in one meal. Sam, when he was here, got a wide variety of grain and seed eater prey.
@chrisharris7931
Жыл бұрын
Neither of my cats will touch canned food, much less raw. I've tried just about every brand out there. The same goes for chicken or tuna. I try to compensate with Inaba and Hartz squeeze treats(4 a day for each of them), but I really wish that they'd at least eat canned food.
@mandyinseattle
Жыл бұрын
This might be an obvious question but how long can I leave canned food out that I've opened? 2 hours max, I'm guessing?
@ysa9
Жыл бұрын
You should actually do top cat foods based on the talk points on this video please 😍
@DeneF
Жыл бұрын
Our cat eats a pouch of food with a very small sprinkle of kibble around every eight hours. He always knows when the 8 hours are up too. Lol
@dietschegroosmame3596
Жыл бұрын
My two cats are wet food only. Mostly homemade and otherwise grain free canned. Four portioned meals per day. Happy and healthy.
@blueskykitten
Жыл бұрын
Prefect! I’m getting a cat on Wednesday and food was the thing I had the most questions with :)
@Sammich88
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to note that if it's true cats can utilize carbohydrates but it isn't in their natural diet hence they don't need it, the same can be said for humans to some degree. Many health experts believes we don't actually need carbohydrates to survive but I'd argue even if that's true, it's hard to be happy without it lol. As long as it doesn't kill us and we eat it at the proper amount, we should be fine. With that said, I don't intentionally pick foods with carbs in them for my fur babies. I buy pretty much mostly wet food with one Stella & Chewy freeze dried which I do put 3 tablespoons of water serving. I put it in the microwave and heat it for about 7 to 8 seconds just to heat the water so it'll absorb into the freeze dried morsels. For anyone who's against microwaving cat food, no microwaving shows no signs of nuclear radiation if people STILL believes that. Most cats also seems to prefer warm food anyways so any methods of warming food without overcooking it will probably be more enjoyable to your cats. Your cats do catch warm prey after all if left to their own device. This is why if your cat ever catches a cold, warm up the food so that they can smell it better and be enticed to eat.
@johnnyinnftmyers
Жыл бұрын
Great video, vets know next to nothing about cat nutrition, my vet is cats only and he admits he wasn’t taught nutrition in vet school. When my cat got sick in 2006 (immune crash from vaccines), I hired an animal nutritionist who saved my cats life. Unlike in 2006 there are many great raw options, Mine love Stella and chewy, and better canned options too. My cat was also in stage 2 kidney failure from dry food, I stopped that immediately in 2006 and her CRF stopped and she lived another 10 years. I still add a supplement blend to my cats food, taurine based with digestive enzymes, multi B, C, I do need to get better about adding fish oil more often.
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm very impressed that you were able to turn around your cat's renal failure. That's an incredible testament to the power of good food. Thank you for sharing.
@ruzdaniellegarcia4774
Жыл бұрын
My cat was raised in our yard and my neighbors would bring leftover food outside for the stray cats to eat. And since mine lived outdoors, he would join the stray cats to eat the leftovers. This is why he is used to eat any meat of any kind, cooked or not (like fish guts from the mobile fish vendor who would sell and clean fish and toss them towards the cats that would gather from his voice). P.S. My cat gets his regular deworming, so no parasites to worry about.
@ethicscannie5716
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the link to the free download of the ebook on the vet's food guide for cats! Much appreciated. From Canada ♥️🇨🇦♥️
@DPSVEGAS
3 ай бұрын
I do 2 feeds a day. Both meals are 1/8th cup dry food, 1/4 cup of water, with half a serving of wet Sheba. Both of my cats polish their bowls off every feed. I found that adding water to their dry food helps a lot for cats that don’t stay hydrated.
@Jack_Callcott_AU
2 ай бұрын
That sounds like a good idea💡... Cats are very prone to urinary tract disorders, and kidney dysfunction. Hydration helps to prevent these problems.
@valsptsd814
Жыл бұрын
I have well water, and the 4 vain roommates drink only bottled. They have a fountain water bowl that is their favorite. Thanks again for excellent advice.
@The_10th_Man
Жыл бұрын
Good idea, well water can contain unpredictable amounts of minerals, metals and all sorts of contaminates.
@BionicRasta
8 ай бұрын
When feeding kibble its better to go for grain free with a high meat content which are usually the more expensive brands, altho i understand people can only buy what they can afford. They will drink more water anyway when feeding dry kibble so dehydration its not really an issue. My female cat is prone to urinary tract issues so i feed her kibble designed to help manage it, plus she snacks & doesn't eat her food all in one go, therefore wet food would dry out & go to waste. Altho i do give her a small amount of tuna prawn / shrimp wet food in the evening as a treat but not enough to interfere with her main diet.
@littlehaydaygrian4535
Жыл бұрын
I’m babysitting my neighbors’s 1 year old cat, for a week. They told me i should feed her 2 bowl dry food and 1 wet can per day. She almost doesn’t even touch dry food and water. But always wants more wet food.
@Sam-jn3jc
9 ай бұрын
Most informative video i have seen about cats diet, especially the evolutionary aspect. Thank you so much 👍
@AllAboutCatsYT
9 ай бұрын
So glad you appreciated it! Thanks for the kind comment.
@joey86bu1
Жыл бұрын
Great job M. Because of your vids my boys get the wet stuff with some added filtered water mixed in.
@goatsticks101
Жыл бұрын
You are so amazing and well spoken!!! Thank you ❤
@kbaz6658
Жыл бұрын
Recently tested 2 wet foods that all 4 of my cats seems to really like. Instinct Original real chicken and Wellness Chicken entree. Seems my cats get bored and need variety. Use multiple other wet and some dry. They have 3 water bowls & 2 fountains in multiple locations. It's difficult when one is 20, losing weight and kidney issues. KD hasnt kept his weight on so supplementing-hard to balance. Another one is 16 and lost weight. Two are younger stray rescues. They seem to overeat until they get used to the idea that food now always available. Then they slim back down.
@RoseDragoness
10 ай бұрын
sadly my adult cat tends to never finish his wetfood then asks for more foods. The only ones he finish are the expensive ones like royal canine. In the end, I can't even afford normal canned foods and resort to dry food everyday + wet food once a week.
@chilled99
Ай бұрын
I was looking after a 4 month old cat. I fed her a mix of kitten food and dry food with abit of water mixed in. I also bought a bunch of skinless bones chicken thighs and boiled them with a pinch of salt. Then cut them up and mixed it in one meal a day with the wet and dry food mixture. She loved it.
@butternutyeeetsbanana.-.5389
Жыл бұрын
For my male cats I go for wet foods because male cats are prone to getting urinary crystals that grow into stones which is life threatening.
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it does seem like a dry diet is a little bit safer for female cats.
@stelas9307
2 ай бұрын
My sister suggested that I always have cat grass available for my cat - I live in an apartment. I tried something new when I noticed my cat adores the grass but is not really able to bit some. I cut a little bunch of grass and then cut it in tiny pieces over his wet food. He adores it and asks for it when I forget. Last week I did not have any grass, and he had an issue with hairballs, so I will try to always mix some fresh grass to his food
@sherfinley8855
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks Mallory 😊
@itszenbaby
Жыл бұрын
My cats tell me they want water. The love to drink and play with it. They wait and meow in the bath tub until I come and turn the tap on. When I put water in a jug the come straight over and take a sip.
@rissabiagi1570
Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on adding warm water to my kitty’s food twice per day? It makes it into a gravy and he laps it up happily! How much gravy water would I need to give him in order to ensure that he is getting an adequate amount of hydration? I want to feed him a higher quality food but cannot afford the wet version. So, I buy the dry and do the gravy trick.
@yujiewu1748
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mallory, thank you for the video! I have two 8 months old kitten and they are now 8 pounds on average so according to the guideline they need about 480-500 kcal every day per cat, and that's about 2-3 cans of 5.5oz per day per cat. They can never finish that much. If I try to limit dry food and give them more wet food, altogether they can only finish 2-3 cans in total, and they are just not getting enough kcal they need according to the guideline and they seem really inactive because of that. I have only limited dry food for them for about 2-3 days and since they are still growing, I don't wanna test them out for any longer. So now to get them on the targeted feeding guideline, they now get about 3/5 of that from dry food and only 2/5 from wet food. I feel that if they get into adult hood, then perhaps the ratio will be better. Is there any research on how feeding dry/wet for kitten influence their health later on? Or is there any better way to get them into eating wet food more?
@jaydedjen110
23 күн бұрын
I use Fancy Feast and Meow Mix wet food for my kitten, but I also try to give her regular meat and fish now and then so she's getting the real thing.
@jc.1191
Жыл бұрын
Forrest looking so adorable in her tower bed.
@MattMendians
3 ай бұрын
I would feel bad if I left my kitty without some food to eat on her own. My vet recommended staying away from wet food cause my cat was borderline a bit overweight. She is actually pretty good about drinking her water which is good and uncommon for most cats! This video just confirms to me that keeping food out all the time and changing water twice daily seems to work. Also cleaning the litter box every day! I don’t know who can leave their kitty with no food going to work? It’s worked for me many years!
@sparrowgeiller9360
Жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks.
@tonydeangeles453
21 күн бұрын
You are so amazing to watch. Don't change too much...🙏
@Flow-xm6pk
Жыл бұрын
Great content, very informative. And you're a treat for eyes and ears too 😊. Keep up the good work!
@boataxe4605
6 ай бұрын
I have a really good cat named Skipper, and he has a duel bowl,one side for dry and the other for wet. He eats his wet food when he gets it in the morning, and then snacks on the dry food when he wants to. He is not a glutton,so he never eats all of the dry food. He also gets a small amount of people food when I’m eating something that is ok for cats ( He loves Popeye’s chicken!) To the person that is inevitably going to criticize the table scraps,he is my third cat,and the first two were fed the same way and they both lived to 17.
@gregcavanaugh1006
8 ай бұрын
You got cat 🐈 class and you got cat style
@kevinbranch857
7 ай бұрын
Love and appreciate your content!
@alexandrac9536
6 ай бұрын
Came across this after watching a Jackson Galaxy video. Really great that you are sharing this knowledge. The sooner people stop feeding cats dry food, the fewer serious diet-related health issues. kibble is convenient, but it will catch up to them.
@zemoi
Ай бұрын
The only thing I would add on is if you’re feeding your cat a wet food diet please make sure it does NOT have Carrageenan in it. It’s cancer causing. I personally feed my cat kitten formula Fancy Feast right now because she’s only 6.5 weeks old.
@jojones7383
Жыл бұрын
My cat just won't eat wet food. I've tried at least 12 brands. So frustrating. The only most thing she will eat is instinct rabbit food compliment in the pouch. I'll keep trying but I'm not sure she will change.
@mattj340
Жыл бұрын
I feed my cats 50-⁵0 milk water to my cats now and their hydration levels, weight, regularity and coat quality improved. I'm still wondering if it's healthy though.
@M0n1cki
Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to have a video on life expectancy and how to increase it? I have my first and only cat and he just turned 1 year old and I want to ensure I do everything I can to give him a happy comfortable and healthy abundant life so that he can stick around with me for as long as possible :)
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
Hey there. I'm thinking about doing this as a short video sometime next year, so stay tuned. It is a really good topic and, really, at the heart of everything else we talk about here, so it's very much something I'm interested in talking about. Thanks for stopping by!
@swettyspaghtti
Жыл бұрын
always love Wessie the show cat Thumbnails 😻
@andrewolesen8773
6 ай бұрын
We are trying to feed our kitten primarily wet food. We leave dry out in case he wants snacks when we aren’t around. He never eats a whole can of wet in one meal though, and as soon as the leftovers are in the fridge he goes and has some of the dry. Doesn’t matter how long or accessible we make the wet.
@Lavon78
Жыл бұрын
My cat eats mostly wet food and small amount of dry. I noticed he starts getting sores and hair loss when he eats Chicken, Turkey or Duck wet foods. Since I stopped those his coat became shiner and bald spots disappeared. He eats Shrimp, Tuna, Salmon and Ocean fish flavors from Tastefuls Blue Buffalo brand at Target. I've tried Expensive foods at Petco and he won't eat it. 🙃 His dry kibble is from Science Diet Adult basic food and he enjoys it. Should I try the same brand for his dry food as his wet food? Thanks for your helpful videos!
@lamaminatsuki
Жыл бұрын
Have you had experience with UTIs or FLUTD? I've been researching about best foods for those diagnoses (brands, whether wet urinary food is better than dry urinary food, if it's okay to feed high quality wet foot with more water instead of special urinary food, etc) but a video with your knowledge would be great!
@AllAboutCatsYT
Жыл бұрын
An experience with FLUTD is what started my interest in improving my cat's diet. Wessie became almost completely blocked when he was 2, and switching to a high-moisture diet seemed to turn things around after the second bout of urinary tract disease. At the time, we fed him Friskies with added water, and that seemed to be adequate, but it seems that pH balance, mineral content, and other factors may also play a part, depending on what type of urinary issues your cat has. The Royal Canin article I scroll through in this video (vetfocus.royalcanin.com/en/scientific/the-water-requirements-and-drinking-habits-of-cats) has a lot of great information, and I'd love to consider making a video on this as well. Hope this helps!
@lamaminatsuki
Жыл бұрын
@@AllAboutCatsYT Seems like a high-moisture diet is the way to go! My 6yo cat Zeus recently developed struvite crystals, so that's why I've been looking for advice. All the vets that I've met seem to just like dry urinary cat food such as Hills, but idk... Too expensive and too full of grains for me. Thanks for your reply!
@jc.1191
Жыл бұрын
@@lamaminatsuki Any of the dry uti brands may help if it's not calcium crystals iirc. But wet, especially wet uti is preferred by my previous vet. I used dry without issues for years, but switched to wet from friskies regular and she is fine.
@millaezman8984
Жыл бұрын
thank you for answering a question i didnt even know i had! brilliant!
@haroldhunter4671
Жыл бұрын
Charlie and I switched cat food to Smalls. Working out good so far as he seems to like Smalls as well or better than his old. Many thanks. Ohh Charlie is my cat.
@Mrhoneyyhole
Жыл бұрын
Me and this feral cat became friends on my smoke breaks at home, and when she finally trusts me and let’s me close a door behind her just seemed like a big step forward lol until she pukes up every bowl of dry food we gave her. And then switching to wet food was a great choice but also it seems like she sure eats a lot. And also wants the dogs dry food too..😅 our dog is terrified of this kitty it makes me feel bad. She’s a odd cat that uses her head like a plow and the way she purs is intense. and the way she uses her tail is hilarious. I’m happy I haven’t seen her at the door to go back out 😊 she also seems to drool when she’s really excited it’s funny.
@joniangelsrreal6262
Жыл бұрын
🤚Just in time … 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈🤚 Sending love and light to all 🌟Be The Light🌟
@sarahb3738
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I really needed it ♥️
@juneack5848
3 ай бұрын
This was a great video. Just data with no grift. Thank you.
@alwaysafool
5 ай бұрын
I'm sorry but this lady is the prettiest lady EVER.....omg she's plain and absolutely beautiful 😊
@aysegulkibarr
Жыл бұрын
I know you reccomend wet food over dry food but I need help. Someone with a similar experience please reply to this🙏🏻 My cat has liver issues and test results showed that she might even have a chronical liver failure. It was that bad. We did the treatment, use the meds and I fed her with a prescribed kibble for liver issues. One month later we do the tests again and she is way much better. Wet said after about 1,5-2 months liver is gonna be all better. Vet only gave us a light (couldnt find a better word) syrup to give to her once a Day and told us to keep feeding her with that kibble for at least 4 more months. The vet warned us about not giving wet food or other kibbles because it contains a lot of fat and proteins which is not the best for especially cats with liver issues. But on the internet the solution to everything is wet food or raw food. I only want the best for my baby but I'm having trouble choosing a diet. Too much information, don't know which one to trust. And at the end of the day it's my baby's health at stake.
@aysegulkibarr
Жыл бұрын
No matter how much video I watch it still doesn't quite sattle. I know cats that eat hills kibble (which is told to be one of the worst options you can feed your cat) all their lives and are healthy and 20 yo. I know cats who eat wet food and develop liver issues and gain weight even tho it is right portions. I'm hesitant to say there is absolute rights and wrongs when it comes to this.
@sharonh988
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Very helpful.
@roxannesmaldone3465
8 ай бұрын
My Cat used to eat dry food . NOW HE EATS All wet food ! Hes a Senior now. HE IS ALSO a Picky cat Its hard to find a food he likes .
@AllAboutCatsYT
8 ай бұрын
You work so hard to treat him right!
@starburststar
Ай бұрын
Can I just fill the bowl to the top and get the cat to eat whenever they want? it's seemingly worked but this is my first cat so I don't know.
@TiggerLyOne
Жыл бұрын
I got trained to feed him at dawn. Then I leave some food around 8 before leaving. Dinner around 7. Then a bit more before my bedtime. 😂
@TheChefmike66
Жыл бұрын
I developed an obsession in October that caused me to buy a pretty cool meat grinder and start making my cats' food. I don't think dry food is OK for cats. Yes, they are healthy while in the earlier stages of their lives, but I have seen too many beloved pets of mine have urinary problems that were fatal(in three cases.) Another case only cost a great deal of money but wasn't fatal. I'm 56 and have had cats all of my life but I think I killed all of my cats early by feeding them dry food. If you don't agree that's fine, I get it. My life is all about this bullshit now so yeah. Wish I was still on the kibble program lowkey lol!!
@aliciacarmona5004
4 ай бұрын
Hi . I have a few questions i feed my cat since 5 months cooked ground beef and sometimes ground Turkey.. is 85% leans beef and 15% fat ok for him i mix his meat with know Better premix supplements . My question is that the beef is very greasy is that ok. The ground Turkey is 85% lean and fat 15%. If its too fat can I buy 93% lean and 7% fat. Please help. Not sure if the fat is too much
@RileyItsokayimjoy
5 ай бұрын
i saw a stray cat in my school and the food they give is a very low amount. so i wanted to watch this video so that i can give the cat the correct amount ❤
@michellecostafigs
4 ай бұрын
This was so helpful you’re amazing
@fredvalencia2205
Жыл бұрын
So many Sheba videos but non of them say how many portions to feed a cat
@user-ku8ov6sj8s
10 ай бұрын
Thankyou for all your information I love your channell. I have 3 cats. I feed wet very early in the mornings. I feed small portions of dry throughout the day. I have a water fountain so they drink frequently. Your 2 cats are so cute.
@daysileo5039
Жыл бұрын
A 14-pound cat should eat twice a day as the dry food formula say, I need to know if every 6 or 8 hours is good for feeding him. I work 10 hours a day.
@ej8116
Жыл бұрын
my adult cat barely eats any dry food at all any more (a couple tablespoons a day) i feed as much wet food as i can and fill in their calories with dry. and my kitten doesn’t drink water at all so he gets his dry food soaked in extra water anyway!
@merrilew
Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic and just what I needed! I adopted a 10-year-old and she has developed a kidney issue. I don’t want her to lose weight but I didn’t know exactly how much I should still allow her to eat. All of these are great and helpful. Thank you!
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