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Hello and welcome, two-legged readers, to another post from Lucinda the literate cat. My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) has asked that I tell you about two subjects that create a great impact on a cat’s view of the world: territory and routine. Yes, you might say our worldview becomes structured by these two vital topics. … Read more
Do you know the essential cat nutrients? Can you identify the basic needs of cats, when it comes to diet? Let’s explore the topic and see what we can learn. The Six Categories Of Cat Nutrients All nutrients for cats fall into one of the following categories: Protein Fat Carbohydrate Vitamin Mineral Water It becomes … Read more
Good cat foods often include fiber to help your cat’s digestive function. Do cats need fiber? Yes, fiber plays an important role in a cat’s diet, even though not an essential dietary need, and can have several overall health benefits. Fiber can definitely help with such things as digestive upset, constipation, diarrhea, diabetes, and even … Read more
Did you know that, similar to our bodies, a cat’s body weight consists of 60 to 70% water? Thus, as with us, important health benefits come from drinking lots of water. Of course, drinking water can prevent dehydration. However, other benefits accrue as well. Water helps flush toxins from the kidneys and decreases the chance … Read more
Why do cats need taurine in their diets? Taurine is a type of amino acid. These substances are the building blocks of all proteins, and taurine is found only in animal-based proteins. This amino acid becomes critical for kitty to have normal vision, digestion, heart muscle function, normal pregnancy, and a healthy immune system. The … Read more
Is there one cat food that is better for your cat? Which do you feed to kitty, wet or dry food? Does your cat have a preference? If your cat receives the appropriate nutrition to keep him/her healthy, then the choice could be either, depending on preference. How Do You Find The Best Food For Your … Read more
Hello to all you wonderful readers. Again, greetings from Lucinda, your literate cat. Today, CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) and I will start something new. With this post, we will offer feeding guidelines for cats, some general information about cat nutritional needs. Then, over the next few weeks, we will present specific topics dealing with some … Read more
Just recently, I wrote a post about understanding cats’ body language, and now will explore the subject a bit more. My friend, Carole Baker, sent me an article published in The Guardian and written by Lili Chin. She has written a book called Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat. This post will … Read more