Feeding a neutered adult cat: how to create a healthy diet
Have you just sterilized your cat or are you planning to do so? Then, expect big changes not only in behavior, but also in diet! Discover in this article the Alcat® tips to keep your cat beautiful and healthy even after sterilization and… of course, you can't miss some tips on mouth-watering meals and snacks!
Sterilized Cats and Diet: Watch Out for Metabolism!
Although a neutered cat's metabolism is reduced by 20%, his hunger increases and the feline feels the need to feed more than before.
Sterilization, in fact, although it prevents the onset of diseases such as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) or FELV (feline leukemia) and allows for a longer life expectancy, has consequences on other fronts such as:
- the slowing down of the metabolism
- a greater sedentary lifestyle, which can cause constipation, meteorism and gastrointestinal disorders
- the tendency for minerals to accumulate in the bladder, causing cystitis and urinary stones
- weight gain that sometimes leads to obesity or diabetes
The right diet for neutered cats
Given the premises, the diet of a sterilized adult cat must be based on balanced and specifically studied formulations . In particular, it is necessary to reduce calories and favor foods rich in fiber so that the cat does not gain weight .
That is, the diet must provide rich and complete nourishment, with:
- a reduced fat intake to avoid weight-related problems
- Animal proteins to promote lean muscle mass
- essential amino acids that help to dispose of lipids
- vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants to boost immune defenses
The quantities of food to put in the bowl
In general, the diet for neutered cats includes two meals a day. However, energy requirements can vary from animal to animal depending on their lifestyle . If the cat is very lively and jumps all day, he will probably need some extra snacks.
Reading the label on the food package is very helpful, especially for dry cat food , because it shows the daily amount of kibble divided into the various meals.
Remember, then, that the cat prefers to eat a little in several meals distributed throughout the day , so don't worry if he hasn't eaten all the food you put in his bowl!
Alcat® Croquettes, the correct nutrition for sterilized cats
When choosing food for your neutered cat, opt for specific foods that reduce calorie intake and contain elements that help eliminate fat from the body.
An example?
Alcat® Sterilized Chicken
chicken -based and with:
- fiber to maintain a sense of satiety
- vitamins A, D, E
- mineral salts and Omega 3
- low fat and low carb to prevent weight gain
- yucca schidigera to mitigate the odor of feces and litter
- fructooligosaccharides for the well-being of bacterial flora
Natural foods and from the Italian supply chain
This is how we could define Alcat® croquettes, which we produce in our family-run company. Formulated by animal nutrition experts, Alcat® feed is:
- free from preservatives and colorants – the only organoleptic additive used is Rosmarinus Officinalis (15.5 mg/kg) botanically defined
- derived from an Italian traceable supply chain
- easy to digest because the flaked cereals are double cooked
- rich in meat and with few cereals to ensure a correct nutrition for the sterilized adult cat
- gluten-free even for cats intolerant to this protein
- cruelty-free , not tested on animals
Are you looking for healthy and balanced kibble for your sterilized adult cat?
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