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April 1, 2026
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Nutrition & Hydration in Cats

Understanding Your Cat’s Nutritional Needs

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they must eat animal-based protein to stay healthy. A quality cat food should list a named meat (such as chicken, turkey, or salmon) as the first ingredient. Protein supports muscle strength, immune function, and energy.

Cats also need essential nutrients like taurine, vitamin A, and arachidonic acid, which are found naturally in animal tissues. Feeding dog food or improperly balanced homemade diets can lead to serious deficiencies.

Choosing the Right Food

Select a complete and balanced food designed for your cat’s life stage—kitten, adult, or senior.

Portion control is important, as overfeeding can cause obesity and related health issues such as diabetes and joint pain. Follow feeding guidelines and monitor your cat’s body condition.

Treats should be limited to no more than 10% of daily calories.

The Importance of Hydration

Cats often do not drink enough water on their own, which can increase the risk of urinary tract and kidney problems.

Always provide fresh, clean water in an easily accessible location.

Many cats prefer water fountains, as moving water is more appealing to them.

Wet vs. Dry Food

Wet (canned) food contains a high moisture content and can significantly improve hydration.

Dry food can be convenient and may help with dental health.

Many cats benefit from a combination of both, supporting balanced nutrition and adequate water intake.

When to Seek Veterinary Advice

Changes in appetite, drinking habits, or weight may signal a health issue.

Regular veterinary checkups help ensure your cat’s diet and hydration needs are being met for a long, healthy life.

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OLIVER SANDERO
May 18, 2021
Mohammad Ravandhydration

The Best High Fiber Dog Food

Whether your pup is a mile-a-minute, hyperactive Energizer battery on four legs or they just can’t handle those car rides or unexpected visitors, getting them to calm down is an invaluable skill. Keeping or getting your dog calm has many benefits, such as preventing possible accidents, fear-related behaviors, and reducing blood pressure. When a dog is going full force, they risk the possibility of running into traffic, disobeying, or otherwise getting hurt. Hyperactivity isn’t only a young dog issue; it can continue well into adult years. Some dog breeds are more energetic than others, so keep that in mind if you’re faced with a choice.

Dogs that are anxious or nervous run the risk of fear-biting or other dog fights, or just going through that terrible nervous feeling that elevates stress and that none of us appreciate. Anxiety can be something that a dog is born with or something that comes on due to an event in their life. Either way, learning how to calm them down will help them feel better.

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Provide a Safe Spot

Few things feel better to a dog when they’re overwhelmed with excitement or anxiety than a dark, quiet spot. It helps remove distractions so your dog can focus on the task at hand. It also removes those scary or frightening stimuli to allow heart rates and blood pressures to drop. For dogs that are chronically anxious or hyperactive, try to keep that safe spot the same. Don’t switch it up each time they have to go there or it won’t feel comforting to them. Make it a kennel or a small room that they can access on their own if needed.
There’s a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around. OLIVER SANDERO

Train Them to Settle and Focus

All dogs perform better when they have a job. Sometimes that job can be as simple as listening and focusing on you. You are also the center of your dog’s universe, so use that to your advantage when trying to calm them down. Dogs that are anxious and those that are energetic can be trained to calm down in the same way.
  • Firstly, when your dog gets worked up give them a verbal cue that works to both catch their attention and provides them with something to do. That cue can be “sit,” “down,” or even “relax.” You just want to make sure you can use it consistently.
  • Secondly, use the word until your dog performs the behavior that you want, such as lying down, sitting at your feet, or even just stopping what they are doing and looking at you. You may have to show them what to do the first few times until they get the hang of it.
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May 18, 2021
Mohammad Ravandhydration

A Vet Reviews: Smalls Cat Food

Whether your pup is a mile-a-minute, hyperactive Energizer battery on four legs or they just can’t handle those car rides or unexpected visitors, getting them to calm down is an invaluable skill. Keeping or getting your dog calm has many benefits, such as preventing possible accidents, fear-related behaviors, and reducing blood pressure. When a dog is going full force, they risk the possibility of running into traffic, disobeying, or otherwise getting hurt. Hyperactivity isn’t only a young dog issue; it can continue well into adult years. Some dog breeds are more energetic than others, so keep that in mind if you’re faced with a choice.

Dogs that are anxious or nervous run the risk of fear-biting or other dog fights, or just going through that terrible nervous feeling that elevates stress and that none of us appreciate. Anxiety can be something that a dog is born with or something that comes on due to an event in their life. Either way, learning how to calm them down will help them feel better.

qtq80-AIrZUT
product 9
qtq80-k4oLLX

Provide a Safe Spot

Few things feel better to a dog when they’re overwhelmed with excitement or anxiety than a dark, quiet spot. It helps remove distractions so your dog can focus on the task at hand. It also removes those scary or frightening stimuli to allow heart rates and blood pressures to drop. For dogs that are chronically anxious or hyperactive, try to keep that safe spot the same. Don’t switch it up each time they have to go there or it won’t feel comforting to them. Make it a kennel or a small room that they can access on their own if needed.
There’s a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around. OLIVER SANDERO

Train Them to Settle and Focus

All dogs perform better when they have a job. Sometimes that job can be as simple as listening and focusing on you. You are also the center of your dog’s universe, so use that to your advantage when trying to calm them down. Dogs that are anxious and those that are energetic can be trained to calm down in the same way.
  • Firstly, when your dog gets worked up give them a verbal cue that works to both catch their attention and provides them with something to do. That cue can be “sit,” “down,” or even “relax.” You just want to make sure you can use it consistently.
  • Secondly, use the word until your dog performs the behavior that you want, such as lying down, sitting at your feet, or even just stopping what they are doing and looking at you. You may have to show them what to do the first few times until they get the hang of it.
LEARN MORE