What to feed a castrated cat

The diet of a castrated cat should contain a reduced amount of phosphorus, magnesium and calcium (the increased content of these minerals in food can belead to the formation of urinary stones). Therefore, it is desirable to feed the castrated cat special food for castrated cats, and if you feed the cat with natural food, exclude from its diet fish, which is the main source of these micronutrients.

It is also important to know that castrated animals rarely urinate, which can lead to the accumulation of stones in the urinary system. It means that A castrated cat must drink more water than an uncastrated cat. If you feed the pet with dry food,so that in its bowl there is always fresh water (the ratio of dry food and water should be 1 to 3). If a cat drinks a little water, you need to soak dry food or transfer the animal to a natural diet.

Type of feeding should be chosen once and for all andstrictly adhere to it. You can feed a castrated cat with both industrial feeds and natural food. Canned feed can be combined with both dry food and "naturalka", but Mix dry food and natural food.

With natural feeding the diet of a castrated cat should contain meat, offal, porridge, vegetables and dairy products. Meat must be boiled, becauseThe use of raw meat increases the risk of infection by parasites. Naturally, you can not feed the cat with food from your table - food for it should be prepared separately.

If you decide to feed a castrated cat with industrial feeds, preferably to purchase special food for castrated cats. Typically, these foods are characterized by a low content of phosphorus, magnesium and calcium, and also contain urine acidifying components, thus contributing to the prevention of urinary stone formation.

It is important to choose one brand of food that suits your pet, and feed it only with this food. It should be remembered that The food should be of high quality - premium or super premium class. If you have to choose between foodeconomic or commercial class for castrati and a premium or super premium class feed for non-castrated animals, the latter should be preferred: quality is paramount.

It is best to consult about the food withvet, he will tell the right one. Of course, the feed of well-known brands and superpremium class will cost a lot, but the health of the pet can not be saved. If you want to to combine dry and canned food in the cat's diet;, choose the feed of one manufacturer.

It is important to remember that as a result of castration, the hormonal background of the cat will change, so it becomes more phlegmatic. Because of reduced activity and increased interest in food, castrated cats tend to gain weight, so give the castrated cat food more often, but in small portions. You also need to play with the cat daily so that it moves more.

If your cat still adds weight, you need to pick up for him special low-calorie feed. And in any case do not spoil it with delicacies, even if he begs them plaintively and persistently. Once a week it is useful to arrange a cat for a fasting (hungry) day.

Also it is worth remembering that in castrated cats, the condition of teeth and gums often worsens. If you feed it a quality industrialfood, there is nothing to worry about: most good modern fodders contribute to the prevention of dental diseases. When feeding with natural food, you need to give the cat cut into large pieces of meat, as well as special goodies. This will help to train the teeth and massage the gums.