Cat Diet and Nutrition Knowledge Base: The Right Food Means Half the Battle for Health

A cat’s diet determines 70% of its overall health.
In CatCatchMe’s nutrition series, you’ll gain the most systematic and easy-to-understand knowledge about feline nutrition, including cat food selection, dietary restrictions, feeding strategies, and nutritional management for cats with special needs.

🍗 1. Basic Nutritional Requirements for Cats

You’ll learn:

• Why cats are obligate carnivores
• Key nutrients: protein, fat, taurine, vitamins
• Dry food vs. wet food vs. freeze-dried
• Risks of homemade cat meals

👉 Recommended reading:

• “Basic Feline Nutrition: What Do Cats Really Need?”

🥣 2. Cat Food Selection: The Science Behind the Formula

We’ll help you understand what truly defines “good cat food,” including:

• How to read ingredient lists
• Comparing protein sources
• Grain vs. grain-free
• Are additives harmful?
• The relationship between price and quality

👉 Recommended reading:

• “How to Choose the Best Cat Food for Your Feline Friend?”
• “An Illustrated Guide to Cat Food Ingredient Labels”

❌ 3. What Should Cats Never Eat?

Inappropriate foods can lead to poisoning, kidney failure, or even death.

Includes:

• High-risk prohibited foods
• Dangers of human food
• Special restrictions for kittens
• Signs of poisoning

👉 Recommended reading:

• “30 Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat”

🍼 4. Special Dietary Needs: Kittens, Senior Cats, Overweight Cats, and Sensitive Cats

• Nutritional requirements for kittens
• How to reduce kidney burden in older cats
• Weight management strategies
• Identifying food allergies

👉 Recommended reading:

• “Dietary Guide for Cats at Different Life Stages”

📅 5. Proper Feeding Methods: How Much, How Often, and How to Feed?

• Free feeding vs. portion-controlled feeding
• Meal scheduling
• Nighttime feeding
• Feeding tips for multi-cat households

👉 Recommended reading:

• “The Most Scientific Way to Feed Your Cat: A Complete Feeding Strategy”