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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Pet Therapy!
Had a stressful day? Pet your Cat! Petting your cat does more than just provide a bonding experience between
owner and pet. Studies show that repeatedly petting a cat relaxes your nervous system. It stimulates the brain through what is called "tactile sensation" (the feeling you have on your hand as you pet your cat), causing you to relax.. Studies have also shown that petting a cat lowers your blood
pressure. Cats have even been used in therapy for patients with high
blood pressure. So take a moment and LOVE your Kitty!
You will both be Relaxed and Happy!!!
Cat's LOVE Running Water!
A pet drinking fountain is one of the best investments you can make in
your cat’s health. Cats find cool, running water to be appealing — it’s
a natural behavior, because stream water is less likely to be
contaminated than a stagnant pool.
Keeping your Cat active keeps them Happy N Healthy!
If you spend just 10 minutes twice a day playing with your cat, you can dramatically improve her fitness level. Cats -- even seemingly "lazy" ones -- will respond to your efforts with brief, intense bursts of activity. You can also turn everyday items into playthings. For example, a milk jug lid, an empty film canister filled with dry rice or a feather tied to a fishing line can all become toys your cat will chase. If you'd rather stock up at a local pet store, look for toys that tap into her natural prey drive, like a catnip mouse tied to a string that you can drag in front of her.
If you discover that your cat really, really likes to play with one of her toys, take it away. Taking a favorite plaything out of circulation for several days at a time will pique her interest.
Want to build fitness into your cat's day, even when you're away? Introduce a second cat to your home. The two will wrestle, chase and play at regular intervals throughout the day (and night).
WHAT SHOULD BE IN MY CAT'S DIET?
As cat parents, we need to be just as choosy about what we put into Their body's as we do our own. The key to giving a cat what he or she needs to be physically healthy, is to have understanding of them as a species; what kind of diet is their body naturally designed for? What is the digestive tract's physiology and process? What are the best foods out there for my cat? Here are a few facts about just that! And also, my top 5 picks for Organic, All Natural Cat Food.
*Cats' nutritional needs are very specific and the nutritional quality of cat food is one of the most important factors in cats' health and longevity. I hope these resources will help you learn what you need to know about cat food labels, cat food ingredients, and the nutritional needs of cats.
It should also be noted that some manufacturers practice "splitting" to keep corn from the very top of the list. Splitting is carefully calculating the percentage of each kind of corn so that the aggregate total weighs more than any other ingredient, however none of the corn ingredients is listed at the very top. There is nothing illegal about this practice, but it puts the consumer at a disadvantage. It would be much more transparent if manufacturers were required to list the percentage by weight of each ingredient. Corn is not only a poor source of protein, it is a known allergen to some cats.
While some cat food manufacturers add small amounts of vegetables and fruits to their formulas, the premium foods always have named meat protein high on the list of ingredients. The fruits and vegetables are generally added for their vitamin and mineral content, and sometimes for their probiotic value.
~ My Top 5 Organic Cat Food Picks ~
PetGuard Organic Food
People today are concerned with the important relationship between nutrition and their health. We are all concerned about the actual ingredient sources, seeking products free of artificial ingredients, colors, preservatives, excess sugars and salt. At PetGuard, our concern for minimizing toxic chemicals in our environment and sensitivity for improving our lifestyles extends to our pets as well.
Merrick Premium Before Grain Food
Before Grain Tuna provides a diet rich in high quality meat and bio available nutrients the way nature intended. Before Grain believes a diet based primarily on fresh meat, blue fruit, nutrient dense vegetables and high-quality oils contributes to overall health and longevity
Newman's Own All Natural Food
USDA certified organic
Organix Feline Food
Because Organix Feline Adult and Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food contains over 70% organic ingredients and a high meat content, you know that you are offering your pet an outstanding diet that is both highly palatable and highly digestible. The certified organic chicken in Organix is the same organic chicken that you would find in your natural food store's chiller!
By Nature Organics Food
Searching for a natural and certified-organic pet food can be tricky. There are a lot of pet food companies out there that boast the same thing but rarely live up to their own hype. That’s why you should know that by Nature is a pet food company that does live up to the hype and more. With products like by Nature Organics Organic Turkey & Turkey Liver Canned Cat Food, this food includes high protein, an awesome mix of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and absolutely no grain or gluten.
*NOTE: NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD SOME OF THESE FOODS. A FEW LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES ARE: FANCY FEAST "CLASSIC" WET CANNED FOOD, IAMS DRY AND WET CANNED FOOD.
*Cats' nutritional needs are very specific and the nutritional quality of cat food is one of the most important factors in cats' health and longevity. I hope these resources will help you learn what you need to know about cat food labels, cat food ingredients, and the nutritional needs of cats.
Why are Cats considered Obligate Carnivores?
Cats "guts" are much shorter than ours. They do not have the ability to fully digest and utilize the nutrients in plant material. Although theoretically, they might get enough protein from plant material to exist, they need taurine in order to thrive. Taurine is found primarily in the muscle meat of animals, and is most highly concentrated in the heart and liver. In the wild, cats may get a small amount of grain and other plant material from the stomachs of their prey, but our domestic cats really do not need large amounts of grain. Corn is a good example. Corn is a cheap source of protein, and many of the "supermarket brands" of dry cat food are packed with corn in various forms, e.g., corn bran, corn germ meal, ground corn, corn gluten, corn gluten meal. If I could give you one rule of thumb only, it would be to shy away from any cat food containing corn, especially listed at or toward the the top of the ingredients. (Pet food ingredients are generally listed in descending order by dry weight.)It should also be noted that some manufacturers practice "splitting" to keep corn from the very top of the list. Splitting is carefully calculating the percentage of each kind of corn so that the aggregate total weighs more than any other ingredient, however none of the corn ingredients is listed at the very top. There is nothing illegal about this practice, but it puts the consumer at a disadvantage. It would be much more transparent if manufacturers were required to list the percentage by weight of each ingredient. Corn is not only a poor source of protein, it is a known allergen to some cats.
While some cat food manufacturers add small amounts of vegetables and fruits to their formulas, the premium foods always have named meat protein high on the list of ingredients. The fruits and vegetables are generally added for their vitamin and mineral content, and sometimes for their probiotic value.
~ My Top 5 Organic Cat Food Picks ~
PetGuard Organic Food
People today are concerned with the important relationship between nutrition and their health. We are all concerned about the actual ingredient sources, seeking products free of artificial ingredients, colors, preservatives, excess sugars and salt. At PetGuard, our concern for minimizing toxic chemicals in our environment and sensitivity for improving our lifestyles extends to our pets as well.
Merrick Premium Before Grain Food
Before Grain Tuna provides a diet rich in high quality meat and bio available nutrients the way nature intended. Before Grain believes a diet based primarily on fresh meat, blue fruit, nutrient dense vegetables and high-quality oils contributes to overall health and longevity
Newman's Own All Natural Food
USDA certified organic
- No poultry by-products
- No chemical fertilizers
- No antibiotics or steroids
- No chemical additives or artificial preservatives
- No wheat or corn
- No artificial flavors
- No artificial colors and dyes
Organix Feline Food
Because Organix Feline Adult and Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food contains over 70% organic ingredients and a high meat content, you know that you are offering your pet an outstanding diet that is both highly palatable and highly digestible. The certified organic chicken in Organix is the same organic chicken that you would find in your natural food store's chiller!
By Nature Organics Food
Searching for a natural and certified-organic pet food can be tricky. There are a lot of pet food companies out there that boast the same thing but rarely live up to their own hype. That’s why you should know that by Nature is a pet food company that does live up to the hype and more. With products like by Nature Organics Organic Turkey & Turkey Liver Canned Cat Food, this food includes high protein, an awesome mix of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and absolutely no grain or gluten.
*NOTE: NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD SOME OF THESE FOODS. A FEW LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES ARE: FANCY FEAST "CLASSIC" WET CANNED FOOD, IAMS DRY AND WET CANNED FOOD.
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