Why do cats need special cat food?

I am just wondering why do people feed cat, cat food that they buy from the store? My nana has two cats and they eat rice, pasta and other food that she cooks. They like fish and they drink milk too! My nana never buy them any cat food. So now, I am thinking of getting a cat, a nice black and white cat! And I am confused. Do I need to buy them special cat food or can I just give my cats food that I cook myself? Thanks.

Is there any difference between kitten food and adult cat food?

My kitten is 20 weeks old approx and i was just wondering what the differnece is between kitten and cat food. Is it just the texture that is different or does it have extra proteins and stuff like that like that?

How do i keep ants from invading my kitchen trash or cat food bowl at night?

When I spray the trash can down, they go for the cat food bowl. But dont want to spray that down with poison. Or is there a way to keep them out of my house completly? (They wont take the bait back with them, Ive tried.)

Ok what is the best way to stop a cat from constantly begging for food?

My 11 year old male cat gets a 6 ounce can of cat food 1/2 in morning the other half in the early evening he pesters me starting early in the evening and doesent stop until he gets a snack at night. He bugs me when I go to bed by getting right where I want to sleep and licking my face, its getting pretty annoying. Help

Is there a human equivalent to dog food or cat food?

I think its really cool that a dog or a cat can just live on one type of food all its life. And its healthy for them and everything. They dont really have to worry about eating badly or healthy because Im pretty sure they dont make animal food that isnt healthy and good for them. And I was just wondering if there was like a human kibble food like they feed animals. Not that Id wanna eat it or anything, just basically wondering if it exists. Haha. Does anyone know?

Where can i get cat food addins like taurine?

Im making my own cat food without grinding bones. Will ground over the counter human suppliments do?

What are the benefits of dry cat food vs wet cat food?

I have always fed her dry cat food...she seems to like it fine. I always wondered if I should mix it up...and give her some wet food too. I had a cat when I was a kid and we never gave her wet food...and she was just fine. Any advice?

What is the cat food brand you feed your kitty? why do you think it is good?

P. S this is not a research for a cat food company. Just curious.

What do i feed a cat when i have no cat food?

A cat just wandered into my life today, and it will be another few hours before I can get to the store and get him food. He looks very hungry. What do I feed him in the meantime? I have no canned meats and he doesnt want a hotdog.

Is there vegan cat food that people can eat?

Im not making my cat be vegan but I want to eat cat food.

How do you store canned cat food once its opened?

Sometimes id like to buy the larger cans of cat food and feed my cat from it for a couple of days. but i dont know how to store it. can i put the remaining cat food in a tupperware-like container with lid store it in the fridge?

How is the quality of triumph canned cat food?

My cat has been eating a rotation of wellness and natural balance canned food, but doesnt seem thrilled anymore, I saw Triumph canned food in different flavors, anyone know if its good food? Thanks.

Ps do not feed your cat 9 lives can food i fed my kitten that one time and unfortunatly it gave him the squirts i changed right back to friskies now hes fine good luck

Try Merrick good brand high quality they have cannedalso try Katz-n-Flocken dry cat food formula, Wellness and Newmans Own...all high quality should stop the rees and has less by products than the stuff in grocery stores

Can you make cat food for your cats?

Does anyone know any healthy recipes I can make for my cats? My indoor cat is getting a bit overweight and Ive been playing with her and exercising but I would also like to reward her with some good food, outside of the regular dry food. I remember reading somewhere awhile ago that cats who eat more meat live longer and healthier. Does anyone know a good brand of dry or wet cat food?

How do i get my cat 3yrs old to stop eatting my younger cats 9months kitten food?

Ive had my 9month old cat for a month now and my 3 year old cat is starting to eat the kitten food instead of his own adult cat food. I leave food for them in their bowls all day because they eat at different times of the day. I cant stop the older cat when Im gone at work all day, only when I catch him.

Is expensive cat food healthier for cats or are you just paying more for the name?

I got my cat neutered at a low cost clinic and the vet there told me that any dry food is fine as long as you stay away from generic. My regular vet later told me that science diet or iams is better than the Friskies that I feed my cats but he didnt say why.

What are some of the healthy brands of cat food that are available at pet stores?

I want to get my cat healthier food than the Purina shes eating right now, so what are some good brands to buy?

What is a healthy low fat name brand of cat food for an adult cat?

I was shopping for cat food and and I was told eukkanuba is a good brand, but noticed 21 % fat content. I noticed the previous brand I was using, Whiskas, had less than15%. Is buying pet food from the pet store causing more harm than good for my cat..Anyone else counting calories for their indoor cat. I would like to know what the better diet would be. She is not overweight.

I just changed cat food one cat eats it the other cat has not eaten in 4 days how long do i wait?

I went from an indoor food by purina to a weight management kind by nutro max. The male cat is a sweety and will eat anything. Its the female thats being a brat about it. Will she starve herself or finally through in the towel. And how long will that take?

What is the best dry cat foodkittens in califronia that comes in a bag that at least lasts for 10 days?

Best dry cat food that is healthy(sry i dont really know much about best food for kittens.) I had heard somewhere that cats under 1 year of age have to eat the same kind of food for their first year.(havent got a cat yet but deciding wanna make sure we got everything)Thanks.