Cats are renowned gourmets who enjoy eating both common and non-standard foods. Today, pets can be pampered not only with traditional milk or sausage, but also with specialized treats that provide additional benefits.
Types of cat treats
Cats love fortified mineral complexes with natural aromas and flavors, which come in the form of mice, fish, hearts, and so on. Vitamin treats have the flavors of cheese, liver, salmon, poultry and meat, which are complemented by the vitamins and minerals cats need. Manufacturers endow similar flavors with preventive treats that prevent the appearance of tartar, polish and strengthen tooth enamel and improve the condition of the oral mucosa. Of the natural meat delicacies, we can mention by-products that have undergone minimal heat treatment, as a result of which the cat that eats them receives not only delicious food, but also a completely preserved vitamin and mineral composition.
Meat treats for cats are made from natural high-quality raw materials without the addition of dyes and synthetic flavors.
As for neutral treats, they are cat marmalade, catnip and products from the human table - boiled fish, pies (for example, from foie gras), chicken, homemade milk, fresh sour cream and boiled shrimp. Many cats have a penchant for a vegetarian menu, happily eating boiled carrots, potatoes, corn, sweet melon and even zucchini. Veterinarians recommend not indulging in overly specialized cat treats, as they are intended only for light snacks and should not replace a full diet with natural meat and dairy products.
Original tastes
The fastidiousness of cats in food addictions is widely known to most of their owners. So, some cats choose colored pumpkin, beans, peas, cucumbers and spinach instead of fresh meat. With the help of spinach, they compensate for the deficiency of many vitamins and microelements, and also cleanse the stomach and intestines. Some cats cannot live without such human delicacies as olives, avocados, persimmons, dried apricots, sweet grapes, prunes and watermelons. Little kittens often love sweet boiled beets and fish oil, which are very useful for them due to the high content of vitamin D.
Almost all of the above foods are natural laxatives, so they should be given to cats in moderation.
In order for the cat to always remain healthy and have a good appetite, it is strongly not recommended to combine industrial food with natural products. Adding dry food to your pet's home diet will not act as the expected vitamin supplement - they are complete, balanced foods. With prolonged use of dry food, the feline body adapts to the production of the required amount of digestive juices, while combining it with natural food can disrupt metabolism and water balance. Thus, the use of all of the above feline treats requires moderation and consistency.
