Feeding your cat: quick tip cards

Pick food labelled “complete and balanced” for your cat’s age.Why?Cats are obligate carnivores. A complete food has every nutrient they need, including taurine for a healthy heart and eyes.Source: [1][5]

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Kibble or wet food: both fine, and mixing works too.Why?Wet food is at least 75% water, which helps hydration; kibble is only 6–10% water.Source: [1]

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Skip vitamins and supplements unless your vet says so.Why?A complete food is already balanced, and too many vitamins or minerals can do harm.Source: [1]

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Split the daily food into several small meals.Why?Cats naturally eat many small meals, day and night. iCatCare suggests at least five portions a day.Source: [2]

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Try a puzzle feeder so your cat “hunts” its food.Why?Rolling and pawing for food means more exercise, slower eating and less boredom. Start with an easy one.Source: [8]

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Quick quiz!Which food gives your cat the most water?

KibbleWet foodTreats

Exactly! Wet food is at least 75% water.

Not quite: wet food is the water-rich one; kibble is only 6–10% water.

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Feed in a quiet spot, away from the litter tray.Why?Noise, a nearby tray or another cat watching can put a cat off its food.Source: [1][2]

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Fresh water always; refill it daily.Why?Many cats prefer moving, room-temperature water. Keep the water bowl separate from food.Source: [3][5]

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No onion, garlic or chives, even in seasoned leftovers.Why?They destroy red blood cells and cause anaemia, and cats are more sensitive than dogs.Source: [4]

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No cow’s milk.Why?Many cats can’t digest milk sugar (lactose) and get diarrhoea.Source: [1][4]

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Chocolate, coffee, alcohol: never.Why?They can cause vomiting, an irregular heartbeat, seizures and even death. Suspect a nibble? Call the vet now.Source: [4]

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Quick quiz!Which one is safe for cats?

Porridge cooked with onionCow’s milkFresh water

Right! Fresh water always wins.

Oops! Onion and cow’s milk both disagree with cats.

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Treats: only about 10% of the daily diet.Why?Treats are rarely complete nutrition and pack calories, so they add weight fast.Source: [1][5]

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Ribs you can feel, a visible waist: a healthy weight.Why?Obesity is the most common nutrition problem in cats, raising the risk of arthritis and diabetes. Ask your vet for a body condition score.Source: [1][6]

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