The right diet for cats? Lots of protein, little fat!

A correct diet is everything for the health of the cat. Sure, it can be a great satisfaction when it purrs, but we must not forget that, among domestic animals, cats are still the most "wild", those who have adapted worst to life with humans. And it is easy for us to fall into the temptation of giving them an extra treat to eat, but be careful! To stay beautiful, strong and healthy, cats must follow a healthy diet: here are some tips to follow and the best Alcat® kibbles.

From a nutritional standpoint, cats are strict carnivores , meaning their stomachs do not easily transform plant-based carbohydrates to their advantage. This means that, compared to dogs, they have much more difficulty synthesizing the essential amino acids for protein production.

How can we organize a balanced diet for our cat that is not harmful to its health?

Here are some tips.

Believing to offer our cat a healthy diet, we often make huge mistakes. Here are the most common ones:

• too many carbohydrates – which equates to overweight, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, diabetes mellitus; this is because cats do not have a particular need for carbohydrates
• too little water – i.e. cystitis or urinary tract blockages; since cats do not sweat and have an effective lung ventilation mechanism, they do not have the thirst stimulus like us. However, the lack of water causes dehydration and various other health problems: it is always better to accompany a portion of kibble with a nice bowl of water
• too many vegetables and not enough meat – very wrong! As we have already said, cats are carnivores, unable to easily digest and metabolize nutrients from fruits and vegetables

Unlike dogs, which can eat large quantities of food at once, cats have a small, inelastic stomach that allows them to eat only a few calories at a time .

A valid system of nutrition for cats is to distribute the food in many small daily portions , favoring foods with a high protein content and few fats .

Fortunately, cats are generally able to self-regulate their feeding, taking in more or less food based on its energy density and consistency.

A healthy diet also varies according to the age and physical characteristics of the cat .

Alcat® presents three different types of dry cat food based on chicken to meet the nutritional needs of cats of different breeds, sizes, ages and to offer them a healthy and balanced diet:

A healthy cat diet involves offering our furry friends only the best in their bowl , that is, natural kibble studied by veterinarians who are experts in nutrition.

Alcat® dry food is:

• free from preservatives and colorants – the only organoleptic additive is the botanically defined Rosmarinus Officinalis
• produced in Italy from a traceable supply chain
• meat- based and low in grains
• rich in vitamins, mineral salts and vitamins for the physical well-being of cats
• with yucca schidigera to mitigate the odor of feces and litter
• easily digestible because, if present, the flaked cereals are subjected to double cooking, a process that makes the starches

Your cat's healthy diet is Alcat

Supplementing the diet with dry kibble is essential because by chewing them, the cat performs a form of gymnastics for teeth and gums that combats plaque, tartar and gingivitis . Did you already know that?