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Cat Nutrition

Feline nutrition is riddled with myth and manufacturer marketing. These articles cut through to the peer-reviewed evidence: protein requirements, hydration needs, the dry-versus-wet debate, raw diets, obesity management, and the metabolic quirks that make cats obligate carnivores with uniquely specific dietary needs.

3 articles in this topic.
Apr 30, 2026⏱ 4 min read

Can Cats Eat Dog Food? The Nutritional Gap Explained

Picture this: You're out of cat food, the stores are closed, and your cat is hungry. Your dog's kibble is right there. Surely it's…

Apr 4, 2026⏱ 4 min read

The IBD Epidemic Nobody Talks About: What the Research Shows

If you have ever cleaned up after a cat with chronic diarrhea or watched your otherwise healthy feline inexplicably lose weight, y…

Mar 6, 2025⏱ 1 min read

Morris Animal Foundation 2025: What We Now Know About Feline Kidney Disease

The Morris Animal Foundation's 2025 Golden Cat Health Grant recipient research delivered new findings on chronic kidney disease (C…

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