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Why Home Prepared Foods Aren’t Enough for Cats

Serving your cat a home-cooked meal might seem like a healthier option, but the reality is that it isn’t enough. Cats need over 41 essential nutrients to thrive, and a home-prepped dish can’t provide everything in the right balance.

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Nutrient Deficiency in Cats Can Cause

Did you know that cats need 4x more protein and 2x more vitamin A and taurine than humans? When cats don’t follow a balanced diet, it can lead to health issues that can affect their quality of life 

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Why WHISKAS® is The Best Food for Cats

Developed with expert veterinarians and pet nutritionists, WHISKAS® Cat Food(open in new tab) provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition in every meal. With a bowl of WHISKAS®, your cat gets all essential nutrients, making it the purrfect choice for all cat parents! 

Make The Switch to WHISKAS®

Your cat’s best life starts with their food bowl. Letting your fur baby follow a balanced diet is one of the purest forms of love and choosing WHISKAS® is a step towards a happy and healthy pet!

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Why is Proper Nutrition Important for Cats?

Proper nutrition is essential for cats because it directly affects their wellbeing. If cats don’t follow a proper diet, they may develop health complications like a weakened immune system, poor dental health, or vision loss. For your cat’s health, happiness, and longevity, one of the best tips for better cat care(open in new tab) is to let your fur baby follow a proper diet.

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What Makes a Diet Complete and Balanced for Cats?

Cats are carnivores by nature, so they generally require a diet with the right balance of animal-based proteins, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and moisture. However, the ideal cat diet can depend on factors like your cat’s level of activity and life stage. As your cat grows, your approach to feeding should change so learning the differences between kitten nutrition(open in new tab) and adult cat nutrition(open in new tab) will be key to better pet parenting!

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Do Vets Recommend Home Prepared Meals for Cats?

Meeting a cat’s nutritional requirements is a complex process, so most vets don’t recommend home-prepared meals. Nutrients like taurine and vitamin A are difficult to balance at home so serving up whole foods without expert knowledge can lead to deficiencies and excesses. To avoid complications, vets prefer options like WHISKAS® that are tailored to provide complete and balanced nutrition for cats.