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Healthy Eating for Cats

Feeding your cat a well-balanced diet is an essential part of being a pet parent. Here's what to know about keeping your kitty healthy with the right kind of food.

brown tabby cat eating food from a white bowl

Finding the Best Cat Food

Is Grain-Free Cat Food Better?
by
Matthew Everett Miller, DVM
Wet Cat Food vs. Dry Cat Food: Which Is Better?
by
Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM
What Food is Best for a Cat with Diabetes?
by
Jennifer Coates, DVM
black and white cat waiting to be fed his cat food
Cat Nutrition: What Makes a Nutritional Cat Food?

Cats need the right nutrients to grow, be active, and recover from illness or injury. Here's what to know about how you can meet your kitty's nutritional needs.

Jennifer Coates, DVM
By Jennifer Coates, DVM

Special Diets for Cats

Hydrolyzed Protein Cat Food
by
Leigh Burkett, DVM
Is Homemade Cat Food Better?
by
Jennifer Coates, DVM
What's in Natural Cat Food and Holistic Cat Food?
by
Jennifer Coates, DVM
Best Cat Food and Treats for Hairballs
by
Jennifer Coates, DVM

All Healthy Eating for Cats Articles

6 Reasons Why Your Cat Is Not Eating and What To Do
by
Jennifer Grota, DVM
What to Feed a Cat for Weight Gain
by
Liz Bales, VMD
Coconut Oil for Cats: Is It a Good Idea?
by
PetMD Editorial
How To Calculate How Much Wet Food to Feed a Cat
by
Jennifer Coates, DVM
Feeding Kittens 101: What to Feed, How Much, and How Often
by
Amanda Simonson, DVM
Can Cats Eat Sweet Potatoes?
by
Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP
Can Cats Eat Potatoes?
by
Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP
Can Cats Eat Butter?
by
Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP
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