Feeding

A well balanced diet is the key to a healthy cat. Food is all-important for a cat's teeth, bones and bowls. Many will say cats are fussy eaters. Indeed, a cat's enhanced sense of smell and taste allows it detect food that is not so fresh. A routine should be established when feeding a cat. The place where food is served and time of serving should be the same each day. The diet of a cat will vary with age. A kitten's diet will be different from that of an adult and elderly cat. Generally a kitten should be fed little and often, whereas, an adult cat will need larger meals less frequently.

Each cat should have its own food bowl and water dish. A can opener, fork, spoon and knife may also be needed. This equipment should be used for cats only and always kept separate from household equipment. There is a wide range of cat food bowls available on the market.