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Cats and Diets -- Provides information on types of foods, feeding kittens and older cats, nutrition and supplements as well as problems and solutions.
Nutrition and Feeding of Cats -- Pet Education - Links to articles on kitten nutrition, weight control, cat food and nutrients, vitamins, minerals and other supplements, and tips for feeding cats and kittens.
Cats and Their Nutritional Needs -- Article on how cat nutritional needs are different from those of a dog. The article discusses the carnivorous nature of cats, vitamin A, niacin, arginine, taurine, protein, arachadonic acid, and fasting/starvation.
Nutrition for the Cat -- Article discusses the six major nutrients, and how they are utilized by the cat (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water). Includes chart comparing nutritional content of dry, canned and semi-moist foods.
Practical Feline Nutrition -- Article by Dr. Margaret Muns on pet food marketing, the science of feline nutrition, guaranteed analysis, energy density, and ingredient list.
Health and Nutrition for Cats -- Articles, references and links on feline nutrition by Swiss Abyssinian breeder Christine Ruessheim, including raw meat diets, taurine, honey, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, fiber and toxic plants.
Nutrient Requirements of Cats -- Read this book on-line: National Nutritional Council (NRC) nutrient requirements of cats.
ASPCA Pet Nutrition: Special Care For Cats -- Article on special nutritional needs of cats.
Abandoned Kittens Feeding Guide -- Hand-raising and health care of newborn kittens. What to know, when and how much milk replacer. Also, nutritional dietary caloric guide from Talk To The Vet.com
Yahoo! Groups - Diabetic Cats Dietary Management -- A group using the latest advances and products designed for feline diabetes maintenance by dietary means; mainly high protein diets. We are exchanging experiences, methods, and product information in a congenial environment.
Foods You Should Not Feed Your Cat -- Some foods which are edible for humans, and even dogs, can pose hazards for cats because of their different metabolism. Listed are common foods that should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to cats.
Poisoned by Tomato -- Feline Future case report on a cat who was apparently poisoned by tomatoes.
Swiss Cat has Mad Cow Disease -- Organic Consumer article on a Swiss cat diagnosed with the feline form of mad cow disease, contracted through contaminated pet food.
Why Cats Should Not Eat Dog Food -- Dog food is not a healthy diet for cats.
Indiatimes Cat Diet & Nutrition -- Articles on feline diet and supplements, toxic food, diet for aging cats, poisonous and non-poisonous plants.
Nurturing the True Carnivore -- Information by Feline Future about feline nutrition, cat food, and its impact on behaviour, with recipes and analysis, plus information on Instincts cat food.
Rationale for the Feline Diet -- Recommendations from Wysong on feeding cats a variable diet, including high quality processed and fresh foods.
Taurine and Its Importance in Cat Foods -- Iams Company article on what taurine is, why it is important to cats, why it isn't always listed as an ingredient, how levels are checked, and clinical signs of taurine deficiency.
Vegetarian Diet for Cats? -- The Vegetarian Society Information Sheet cautions against feeding cats a vegetarian diet.
Lesson of the Pottenger's Cats Experiment--Cats Are Not Humans -- Review of experiments comparing cats fed raw meat vs. cooked meat diets, plus comparative taurine requirements and synthesis in cats vs. humans.
Fish as Cat Food -- Provet healthcare information article on health problems that can be caused by feeding cats all fish diets.
A Cat's Protein Requirements -- Crazy for Kitties article on protein and amino acid requirements in cats.
Kitty is a Carnivore -- The Daily Cat article on why cats must eat meat.
Taurine for Your Cat -- Blue Cross of India article on the importance of taurine in the feline diet.
Amino Acids -- Blakkatz Cattery article on amino acid requirements in the cat, with special attention to taurine and arginine.
Taurine - A Compilation by Ch. M. Ruessheim -- Detailed information on taurine and cats, including scientific references.
Protein Requirements for Good Cat Nutrition -- Protein sources in cat foods and their digestibility, quality, and daily requirements.
Antioxidants As Preservatives in Cat Food -- Know how to make wise decisions when selecting your pet's food. There are both natural and artificial antioxidants (preservatives) and they all work to preserve food from oxidation.
Hairball Diets -- Hairball is a common problem for some cats and this new diet is claimed to provide relief by adding fibre to the ration and so assist accumulations of hair to be passed through the digestive tract without getting stuck.
Carbohydrates in Cat Foods -- Soluble carbohydrates provide an affordable source of calories and play an important role in the composition of most commercial pet foods.
Fiber in Cat Foods -- Fiber is one of the nutrients listed on every bag of pet food and can have many health benefits for your pet. The type of fiber determines its role in the digestive process and how it helps in the treatment of some common medical conditions.
Kitten Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar -- Kitten hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar level goes too low, and can cause weakness and even seizures.