How to feed your cat for health, happiness, and play
Learn the specific needs of cats with our friends at Royal Canine Canada to help your parents look after your cat properly and make sure she eats well. Playing and hunting are closely linked activities for cats, and a toy is often identified as prey. To respect her instinct, keep her fit, and make her meals more playful, you can build a toy like the one at the end of this booklet, so that she actively searches her food and feels like she is hunting.
A lot of cats eat their food in small portions throughout the day
But she should always be fed the amount recommended on the bag or by your vet, so that she avoids putting on too much weight.
Do not feed your cat as you would feed yourself
Human food is not an appropriate diet for a cat.
Cats prefer to eat in a calm place
A quiet place, away from the litter tray is ideal for their food bowl.
Cats thrive when fed the right way: they often eat small portions throughout the day, but it’s important to follow the feeding guidelines on the food bag or from a veterinarian to prevent weight gain. Avoid giving human food, as it isn’t suitable for cats. Provide meals in a quiet area away from the litter box, and support their natural instincts by making mealtime playful, such as using food-dispensing toys that encourage hunting behaviour.
