Cat Feeding

Dry, canned, pouches, fresh, raw or homemade? A guide to the different types of cat food, what "premium" really means and how to choose the right food for your cat.

How to feed a Sphynx cat and kitten: why hairless cats often need more calories, how to choose food, how often to feed and diet tips for common health issues.

Do cats over 7 need senior food? What to look for in food for mature and senior cats, how diet can help older cats with health problems and how to switch.

Why spayed cats gain weight, how to choose food for a spayed female cat, how much to feed and practical tips for keeping her at a healthy weight.

How hairball-control cat food works, how to choose one, other ways to reduce hairballs and when hairballs are a reason to see the vet.

How to switch your cat to a new food safely: a day-by-day transition plan, how to switch from dry to wet food and back, prescription diets, kittens, senior cats and rescue cats.

What to feed a cat with a sensitive stomach: when to see the vet first, common causes of tummy upsets, how to choose a food for sensitive digestion and feeding tips.

How to store wet, dry and raw cat food safely, how long opened cans and bags keep, whether you can freeze cat food and how to keep bowls clean.

How to feed a neutered male cat: why neutered cats gain weight, how to protect urinary health, how to choose food and how much to feed.

How to feed a Scottish Fold kitten and adult cat: choosing the right food, how often to feed, why weight control matters for joint health and diet tips for common health issues.

What and how much to feed a pregnant cat: why kitten food is recommended, how her needs change through pregnancy, why supplements can be dangerous and which foods to avoid.

Why has your cat stopped eating? Common causes from stress and food changes to dental problems and illness, why cats shouldn't go without food for long, when to call the vet and how to encourage eating safely.

Is grain-free cat food healthier? Why grains are added to cat food, common myths about grain-free diets, what we know about heart disease (DCM) and how to choose the right food.

Which human foods are dangerous for cats? A list of toxic foods, from onions and chocolate to grapes and xylitol, foods to avoid or limit, and how to keep your cat safe.

How to feed a British Shorthair kitten and adult cat: choosing the right food, how often to feed, how to prevent weight gain and diet tips for common health issues.

What is holistic cat food? What the label really means in the US and UK, what these foods usually offer, whether they're healthier for cats and what matters more when choosing a food.

How to feed a nursing mother cat: why she needs kitten food and plenty of water, how much to feed, why folk remedies for milk production are a bad idea and warning signs to watch for.

How to feed a Siberian cat and kitten: choosing the right food for a large, slow-maturing breed, how often to feed, hairball control and diet tips for common health issues.

How to care for and bottle-feed an orphaned newborn kitten: why to call a vet first, keeping kittens warm, what to feed, how often to feed, helping them pee and poop and warning signs.

How to help an overweight cat lose weight safely: why crash diets are dangerous, how fast cats should lose weight, choosing a weight-loss food, feeding tips and exercise.

Can cats eat a vegetarian or vegan diet? Why cats are obligate carnivores, what the research says about plant-based cat food, the risks and what vets recommend.