Cat Health & Safety

Your cat’s “evolutionary” diet was made up mostly of mice, which are approximately 50–60% protein, 30–40% fat, and 10% carbohydrates. Now, this doesn’t mean you should be serving up rodents to your cat. But it does mean that you should aim for a similar balance of high protein, moderate fat, and low carbs in the foods you feed your cat. A diet that’s too far off these proportions can increase your cat’s risk for obesity, diabetes, and a host of other health issues. Unfortunately, many cat foods on the market don’t provide this ideal “macronutrient” balance, so it pays to read labels (and follow the advice in the next tip).