They don't have to be a senior to do that. I can tell you my young kitty likes to just sing the song of his people at night....
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Sadly, no. Cats are what are considered obligate carnivores, meaning that they need to have a meat-based diet....
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There are many myths about cat food, just like there are many myths about our nutrition....
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The reality is most of these cats are going to show you much more subtle early signs, and you're probably going to take the cat to your veterinaria...
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Weight comes down to calories in versus calories out, so if we're feeding a full calorie count with cat food and then adding human foods on top, we...
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We make the recommendation for prescription diets when there is a need for them, whether your cat's prone to urinary tract infections or they have ...
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No, that's just natural cat behavior. They are hunters and tend not to have the scavenging ways as much as dogs do....
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That could be a tough one with cats. They're very secretive....
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That's kind of funny. No. Cats are hardwired to hunt. This is how they survived and stayed alive through their evolution....
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No, I would say it's not optional....
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Feeding a commercial cat food diet is going to be the best way to ensure a balanced diet....
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Once they get to that senior age, I let them choose their own speed and their own pace....
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As for the options at home, oftentimes those will be oral medications....
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The biggest one is many people want to feed their cats raw diets, and I don't recommend it, mainly because we can have severe bacterial contaminati...
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I think exercise is important in all species and all kinds of animals. So, yes, I would encourage exercise, if possible....
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I think I can safely say yes, but I don't work in shelters, so I don't know how they operate. That is absolutely what they should be doing....
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It's a good idea to see a veterinarian at the time of diagnosis. During the pregnancy, there's seldom a need for it....
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I don't recommend supplements....
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I wouldn't say it's more nutritious. There are some advantages to it. Wet food has a higher moisture content....
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I get asked that one every now and then as well. The simple answer is, no. I can't really justify a reason for me to say that's better....