Nutrition — Cats

Practical reading on feeding dogs and cats.

Reminder: The information below can never replace an in-office consultation with a specialized veterinarian.

Nutrition guidance

Food choices are best considered with a veterinarian, particularly where weight, allergies, urinary health, or a life stage is involved.

Pet Treats: How Should They Be Used, and Which Should You Choose?

What exactly do industrial pet treats provide to our animals? What are the benefits and risks, and how should they be used properly?

What Should We Think About a Vegetarian Diet for Our Dogs and Cats?

This fact sheet, based on scientific references, provides information about vegetarian diets.

Kibble and Industrial Pet Foods: Fact or Fiction

Kibble feeding is intended to meet three objectives: convenience, balance, and affordability. However, kibble manufacturers have sometimes sacrificed quality for economic considerations.

How Should You Feed Your Cat or Dog in 2018? Part 2: “Gluten-Free,” “Organic,” and “Grain-Free” Diets

Today, we are inundated with information about feeding dogs and cats—advertising spots, television reports, online forums, pet-store information, and blogs by breeders or animal enthusiasts—making it difficult to form a clear, objective opinion about the advantages and disadvantages of different feeding approaches.

How Should You Feed Your Cat or Dog in 2018? Part 1: Commercial Food or Homemade Food?

Today, we are inundated with information about feeding dogs and cats, making it difficult to form a clear, objective opinion about the advantages and disadvantages of different feeding approaches.

Nutrition and Urinary Stones in Cats

Whether you have just learned that your cat has urinary stones or want to prevent them, nutrition can play a major role in both cases.

Nutrition and Allergies in Cats

Why give a therapeutic diet to my allergic cat?

Dry or Wet Food for My Cat?

Food comes in two forms: dry food (kibble) and wet food (canned food). Which is best for your cat? Learn more...

Feeding Your Kitten Well

Kittens have specific nutritional needs. Feed them well for healthy growth and to prevent obesity. Learn more...

Feeding a Spayed or Neutered Cat

After your male or female cat is spayed or neutered, its metabolism and nutritional needs change. To help maintain a stable weight, it is essential to change its habits—and yours. Learn more...