I was just wondering how many times a day / week / month you give your cats wet food?
Is it actually good for their health? Or does it just depend on the quantity they eat?
And what kind of fresh food can I give them? (As an occasional treat)
Thanks in advance.
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"£6.85 for the chicken or fish selection. Compared to that other brand which is more expensive at £9.65 and contains animal derivatives and cereals :)"
Since you’re so intent on constantly contradicting me, at least do it with accurate figures. I’m not knocking what others have to say, but that’s another story entirely.
It works out at £2.75 per lb for the standard brand versus £6.50 per lb for Applaws—that’s more than double the price, but there we go...
I completely agree with you, Sahim. It’s as if we were to eat the same thing day in, day out—we’d eventually end up turning our noses up at the plate. I also prefer preparing small meals... but that’s not the only thing.
Irisb, what I’m about to tell you might surprise you, but it’s often down to what Mitsy asks for. My cat isn't a fussy eater, but she knows what she wants and she certainly knows how to let me "hear" about it. I rotate things based on her reactions: white meat (not cut up, so she has to use her teeth), wet food, sardines (she’d eat her weight in them); she’ll just as happily tuck into ratatouille as she will drink the broth from noodle soup. It’s very varied, but my cat is still a carnivore first and foremost, and I keep that in mind above all else. At the end of the day, it’s up to you to see what feels right and watch your pet's behaviour.
Evening! I give my cat little homemade meals. I think having dry food all the time is a bit sad, and besides, she absolutely goes mad for my fish and meat tagines...
The ideal diet for a cat is a mix of dry and wet food; the wet food provides the hydration they need since cats never drink enough water on their own.
Dry food should be left out for them to graze on, with wet food served as a supplement.
Personally, I give a bit of wet food in the morning and evening. Every now and then, I add some fish lightly baked in foil or a poached turkey fillet (these cooking methods help retain as much moisture as possible for the cats ;) ).
The Applaws trays are really pricey.
I use a high-quality, natural wet food brand that's really top-notch.
Hi Irisb,
Wet food is good for cats. In terms of quality, it’s just like dry food—it all depends on the ingredients. I use this one: http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/canned_cat_food_pouches/applaws/applaws_pots/354932
What I like about this specific one is that it doesn't contain any animal by-products, artificial colours, or preservatives. It’s low in fat and has a high moisture content.
Keep in mind that cats need both dry food (kibble) and wet food.
Giving it once or twice a week sounds about right to me. The main thing is to provide some variety—a bit of wet, a bit of dry.
As for the amount, it all depends on your cat's weight and age. Just go by the daily portion of dry food you usually give; it’s roughly the same for wet food. The great thing about those little Applaws pots is that they’re already portioned out quite well for an average, healthy cat.
You can also give them raw meat and fish.
Have a look at: http://www.b-a-r-f.com/
They suggest about 20g per day per kg of the cat's weight. So, for a cat weighing 3kg (which is about 6.6 lbs), that’s roughly 60g.
I give mine that amount once a day, on top of the kibble which I leave out for grazing.
Hope this helps!
See you soon!
