CATS & FOOD

How to Give a cat eating
There are two different ways / methods of feeding the cats, namely:
1. food is always available at the cat food dish. So when the cat wants to eat, food is available in its place. This method is good for a small cat (kitten) or cat that is still in its infancy. Be careful because there is the likelihood of overweight / obesity / overweight.
2. feeding is done in 2 or 3 times a day. Usually the food given in the morning and afternoon. This method is good for adult cats who have regular diet. Please note the amount of food provided, as shall be in accordance with their daily needs.
NB: water for drinking cats should always be available at all times.

Type of food: wet (canned) or dry

Dry food (dry food)

Dry food is usually good for a cat. Giving a good dry food for dental health, more durable and generally more nutritious because it contains many extra nutrients.

wet food (canned / wet food)

wet food / canned less well provided for the long term. These foods are usually more of a "junk food" for cats. Also not good for dental health, because it often causes plaque and tartar and nutrient content are less complete. Cats are usually given wet food is usually rather difficult to switch to another type of food especially dry food .

Needs Food By Age & Condition

1. Kitten aged <1> 1 year (adult)
Adult cats weighing about 4-5 kg at least require energy from food is 300 calories. Provide adequate food and balanced nutrition, there are usually written “Complete” or "Balance” food packaging. Try not rabid cat / fed with the same brand continuously. Occasionally need to change brands of food for digestion trained on various types of food. Note also the pH and mineral content food to avoid urinary tract disorders.

3.Kucing pregnant & breastfeeding
At the time of pregnant and breast-feeding mother cats need food with high protein content. When pregnant is usually given to kitten food because of higher protein content. Calcium supplements may be given to the mother who breastfeed their children.

Total Food
Adult cats weighing around 5 kg needs about 300 calories of food energy. Note the calorie content in food packaging, determine the amount of food to meet calorie needs for one day, then divide that amount in accordance with the frequency of meals (2 or 3 times a day).

As another benchmark that can be used, calculated from the weight of the cat. Usually every day cats eat about 2% of their body weight. So when the cat's weight 5 kg, the food takes about 2% x 5 Kg which is about 100 grams / day.