You may ask - what makes you an expert on cat food? Well, to quote another, I think I'm an expert when it comes to eating! I do it every day. However, selecting the correct food for your cat is no laughing matter.

In fact, there are volumes and volumes written on this subject and many folks out there have strong views in opposition to each other. So, if you wish to question the advice offered here you can always do a little google research.

“Although you may think all pet food manufacturers have your pet’s best interests in mind, this is not always the case. Current pet food regulations allow manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never knowingly give to your pet. In fact, you may be shocked to learn what some brands of pet food really contain. For example: the use of by-products (feet, bones and intestines, etc.), chemical preservatives (BHA and BHT) and grains that are often difficult to digest (corn, wheat, gluten and soy), which are often used as a protein source instead of meat.” (Dr Jane Bicks)

Cats are primarily carnivores and need plenty of meat in their diet. Also, cats have different needs than dogs, so don't feed your cat dog food, or your dog cat food. Cats need a much higher amount of protein and fat than dogs do. The proteins required by felines come from meat sources not from grains. Non- meat proteins do not have all the amino acids present required for the feline diet

Cats do not need carbohydrates, although corn, wheat, and/or rice are used as fillers for both canned and dry cat foods. Other ingredients, such as binders, flavoring, and coloring, are added by cat food manufacturers to satisfy the aesthetic wants of the human consumer.

We recommend that your cats be fed both dry and canned food. The dry cat food should be given for free feeding (always available). Canned cat food should be used as a supplement at meal time because it has extra water in the food. Therefore, we recommend you look for any premium quality cat food that has a high amount of protein from a meat source and a high nutrient density.

Cats should always have access to water, and you should consider having an extra bowl of water always available.

Edward Lear: Artist and author (1812-1888) was devoted to Foss, his tabby cat. His devotion was so great that when he decided to move to San Remo, Italy, he instructed his architect to design a replica of his old home in England so Foss would not be disturbed and suffer a minimum of distress after the move. Lear’s drawings of his stripped tabby cat are well-known, especially those which accompany his rhyme, “The Owl and the Pussycat.”

Henry III, King of France (1551 - 1589) must always appear to be bold and fearless, and Henry did his best to keep his image intact. But he had an Achilles heel, if a cat happened to wander into his presence, the king would faint dead away.

Difficult as it is to believe, not everyone loves cats. Genghis Kahn was a famous cat-hater and so were Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. It may be that men with dreams to dominate the world can’t get used to the idea that cats won’t submit to them. The same streak of ailurophobia (cat hate) affected the personalities of Napoleon Bonaparte, Benito Mussolini, and Adolph Hitler.

Q: What Happens to Your Cat If Something Happens to You?

A: Cats have shorter lives than we humans so it would be natural that you plan for your cat passes. We commend you for that, but what if you are the one who becomes ill or incapacitated, or who dies first? As a responsible pet owner, you provide your pet with food and water, shelter, veterinary care, and love. It's critical to plan ahead to ensure that your cat continues to receive this care should something unexpected happen to you.

Q: How can I stop my cat from scratching the furniture?

A: The short answer is that because scratching is a normal behavior, and one that cats are highly motivated to display, it's unrealistic to try to prevent them from scratching. Instead, the goal in resolving scratching problems is to redirect the scratching onto acceptable objects.

Provide your cat with a commercially available scratching post that is constructed of sisal twine and heavy-duty carpet. Place it adjacent to the site where your cat is currently scratching. Do not try and place your cat on the post because this will probably result in avoidance in the future. Play instead with a piece of string around the base to encourage your cat to claw at the post; this will often be sufficient to attract further approaches.

FACT # 1: In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal.

FACT # 2: Tsar Peter The Great of Russia was often portrayed as a cat in political cartoons of the day.

FACT # 3: Cats can see things humans often miss, like a small insect flying through the room. This sometimes makes it appear that they are seeing "ghosts" or things that aren't there.

FACT # 4: Ailurophile - that's what we're officially called. It's what cat lovers are known as.

NOTICE: You can find an exhaustive list of cat facts on our website.