Prevent Cat Hepatitis: Diet Tips for Feline Health
Part 1: How to Prevent Feline Hepatitis through Diet?
1. Opt for HighQuality Cat Food or Nutritional Supplements
Unhealthy eating habits are a common source of various diseases in cats, and the phrase "illness from the mouth" is particularly relevant to our feline friends. An unbalanced diet or a longterm reliance on lowquality cat food can significantly impact a cat's liver health. Therefore, maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for your cat's overall wellbeing.
As a cat owner, do you truly understand the cat food you're feeding your pet? How can we choose highquality cat food? Many pet companies, driven by profit, often reduce the use of real meat in their products and substitute it with more starch and plantbased proteins. These replacements are not beneficial to your cat's health and can even harm it over time. If possible, we recommend reducing the frequency of feeding commercial cat food and, instead, preparing fresh, nutritious meatbased meals for your cat. Cats are naturally carnivorous, and a meatrich diet is highly beneficial for their health. However, when adjusting your cat's diet, it's essential to do so gradually to avoid sudden changes that could lead to pickiness or aversion to food. Additionally, consider giving your cat bile acid supplements periodically to alleviate symptoms of feline hepatitis.
2. Increase Wet Food Intake and Reduce Dry Food
Cats that consume only commercial pet food with limited nutrients can suffer from health issues. However, in reality, many pet owners have busy schedules and rely on commercial cat food. We still recommend feeding your cat more wet food, such as canned food or homemade meals. Aim for wet food to make up at least half of their diet, as it can help ensure adequate protein intake while also providing hydration. A highprotein, lowcarbohydrate diet is ideal for cats.
Even if you must use dry food, choose highquality options that are rich in meat, high in animal protein, and low in carbohydrates.
3. Feed in Small, Frequent Meals
What cats eat is important, but how they eat is equally crucial. It's best to feed your cat at regular intervals and in appropriate portions. An adult cat typically requires about 200 calories per day. Once you determine your cat's daily calorie needs, divide it into three meals. If possible, encourage your cat to eat smaller, more frequent meals.
These are some dietary recommendations from Oxygen Pet Doctor to prevent feline hepatitis. If you have more questions about cat health, feel free to follow Oxygen Pet Doctor for more petrelated knowledge.
