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The right food for your cat

The right food for your cat

Choosing the right food for your cat

Every cat is unique. Each has their own special character, likes, dislikes, and needs. And just like humans, cats have specific nutritional requirements too. A lot can depend on age, lifestyle and health. It's not surprising therefore that a growing, energetic kitten needs a different balance in her diet than a less active senior cat.

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Feeding your kitten

Kittens have a lot of growing up to do, and they do it very quickly. Within six months, your kitten will have reached 75% of her total body mass, which is why feeding them a nutritionally rich kitten food is so important.

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Feeding your adult cat

Once your cat reaches maturity, at around 12 months (this varies with breed), it's time to settle into a regular feeding routine. To maintain an optimal body condition, your cat's diet needs to include the right balance of the five major nutrient groups; proteins, fats and oils, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates. Any good-quality, manufactured complete pet food should provide your cat with this basic nutritional balance.

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Feeding your senior cat

As cats get older, their nutritional requirements start to change. In general, cats of seven years and older start taking life a bit easier. They start to become less active, spend more time indoors and have a slower metabolism, so can be prone to gaining weight. In their senior years more than ever cats need a high quality, palatable diet with easy to digest protein and a careful balance of key nutrients.

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Feeding your indoor cat

Keeping slim and lean is a major problem for the indoor cat. Typically, a cat living in a stable, warm but restricted space will have less opportunity for exercise. This less active lifestyle means it is much harder for indoor cats to retain their natural shape than outdoor cats and they can easily become overweight or even obese.

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Feeding your pregnant cat

Good nutrition is vital in keeping a cat healthy throughout its lifetime, never more so than during pregnancy. Like kittens, pregnant or nursing cats need an extra boost of protein and energy to help them through a period of physical stress.

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What cats look for in their food

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Tips for fussy eaters

Cats have a bit of a reputation for being rather particular about what's in their bowl. Most have their favourite textures and flavours - and can be quick to turn up their nose at anything out of the ordinary. But fussy eaters are made, not born, so the best way to avoid finicky eating habits is to nip them in the bud.

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Your pet’s personal feeding guide

Feeding your pet the right nutrition for their age, lifestyle and body condition is vital to helping them stay healthy, energetic and happy. Just like humans, every pet is unique. That's why this personalised guide will help to ensure you're giving your pet what they need.

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Why PURINA® offers a wide range of cat food

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What goes into PURINA® petfood

PURINA has been one of the leaders in the advancement of pet care and pet nutrition for over 85 years. Our expert nutritionists, food scientists, vets and animal behaviourists are all passionately dedicated to helping pets live long, happy and healthy lives.

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Harmful substances and foods

There are many food and non-food substances, including plants, which can be potentially poisonous for your cat. Some of these will be obvious to most owners but others will not. For example, some foods and medicines eaten by humans with no ill effects can be very toxic and in some cases life-threatening for cats.

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FELIX®
Everyone’s heard of FELIX®, the tasty cat food for loveable little rascals. There is loads of variety in the FELIX range, from As Good as it Looks to Sensations. And they’re all delicious! Choose from a wide range of tasty flavours, textures and formats, with something for every cat from kittens to seniors. It’s hardly surprising that clever cats get FELIX.
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BAKERS®
The UK’s Number One complete dry dog food is packed full of irresistible meaty chunks and wholesome crunchy kibbles. Available in a wide range of life-stage and lifestyle varieties, each BAKERS® pack is bursting with flavour to really satisfy your dog’s appetite.
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PURINA ONE®
PURINA ONE® is a 100% complete dry cat food offering advanced nutrition in a wide variety of life-stage and lifestyle formulas. Rich in essential nutrients and made with high quality ingredients for high nutrient absorption, PURINA ONE® is formulated to help support your pet's health today and for years to come.
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BONIO®
Delicious, wholesome, and traditional, oven-baked BONIO® biscuits have been the tastiest way to show your dog your affection for more than 80 years. Every dog is catered for with different sizes and shapes of crunchy biscuits to support healthy teeth and gums, all enriched with vitamins and minerals. It’s no wonder BONIO® is still the Nation’s favourite dog biscuit.
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GOURMET®
The GOURMET® range is made to the highest standards of taste and enjoyment to appeal to cats with a taste for the finer things in life. Created to provide a wide variety of flavours and textures across four ranges - Gold, Perle, Solitaire and A La Carte – all prepared in convenient single serve portions.
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GO-CAT®
Launched over 30 years ago, GO-CAT® was the first complete dry cat food, and today it is still the UK’s number one. GO-CAT® comes in a range of flavours and recipes tailor-made for cats of different ages and lifestyles. Made with quality meat and fish, GO-CAT® provides your cat with a 100% complete and balanced meal, with all he needs nutritionally to help keep him healthy, happy and full of vitality.
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PRO PLAN®
The PRO PLAN® range of advanced, complete formulas is the result of many years of cutting-edge PURINA® research. Each product is made with selected pieces of meat or fish as the main ingredient and contains a complete balance of vitamins, minerals and functional nutrients beyond the standard requirements for the life-stage and lifestyle of your dog. PRO PLAN® is available from specialist pet stores and veterinary surgeries.
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BETA®
BETA® is the UK’s No.1 specialist-exclusive premium dry dog food. Each recipe is 100% complete and contains chicory, a natural source of prebiotics, which has been proven to help improve digestive health. Available in specialist pet stores nationwide, BETA® offers a wide range of life-stage and lifestyle varieties and is the natural choice that dogs instinctively prefer.
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PURINA VETERINARY DIETS®
PURINA VETERINARY DIETS® have been clinically developed to help veterinarians nutritionally manage pets with specific medical conditions (such as skin sensitivities or kidney problems) and do not preclude appropriate medical management. Available following veterinary recommendation, PURINA VETERINARY DIETS® are available for cats and dogs in both dry and wet food formulations.
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WINALOT®
Like any member of the family, your dog requires a meal that provides all the nourishment he needs, including vitamins and minerals to help keep him fit, healthy and full of life. That's why WINALOT® has been helping Britain's dogs play an active part in family life for generations, with a range of tasty, nutritionally balanced canned meals made from only the highest quality ingredients and packed with iron for vitality and protein for muscles.

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