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Show Your Love for Your Cat by Feeding Him/her Nutritional Cat Foods and Avoiding Bad Cat Foods

When you visit a supermarket to purchase food for your family and you see a new product that you think might be a healthy choice, your first decision is to read the label to identify the ingredients and decide if the ingredients are healthy for your family.

Don't you think it would be prudent to read cat food labels and determine whether it's a bad cat food or a nutritional cat food? A cat food with any of their first five ingredients listed as a carbohydrate is bad cat food and it is harming your cat.

However, most cat owners fail to read cat food labels and as a result, you feed your cats many bad cat foods with harmful ingredients that are causing premature cat deaths.

Since most cat caregivers consider their feline friends as family members, don't you think you should show them the same consideration? Feeding your cat bad cat food that leads to premature cat deaths is not showing love for your cat.

Cats are carnivores and their physiology demands a meat-based diet as this will closely mimic their natural diet. It's imperative that you remember and abide by guidelines that will benefit your cat and help him/her realize their longevity. Bad cat foods will not do this but nutritional cat foods will.

Such foods as carbohydrates will damage your cats' digestive system and cause food related diseases that will severely shorten his life. These are not nutritional cat foods but rather bad cat foods and they are the main cause of premature cat deaths

For your educational benefit as well as your cats' lives, let's take a look at some cat foods and examine their ingredients.

Avoderm

Use of Carbohydrates which include;

Oat Bran and Rice Flour also included is

Avocado oil and Guar gum

Oat bran is the outer husk of the oat grain - it is a carbohydrate.

Rice flour is a form of flour made from finely milled rice - another carbohydrate.

Avocado oil is oil pressed from the fruit of avocados. The fruit, leaves, bark and seeds of avocados have been reported as being toxic to cats. The toxic component in avocado is "Persin" which is a fatty acid preservative. Oat bran, rice flour, avocado oil and guar gum are all bad cat food ingredients



Eukanuba

Use of Carbohydrates which include;

Brewers Rice and Corn Grits also

includes Beef-by-Product, Dried Egg

Product, Dried Beet Pulp and Menadione

Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite

Brewers rice and corn grits are starchy carbohydrates with no nutritional benefit to cats

Beef by-product is the parts of the cow other than muscle meat. It could be organs and skin. Its origin is Rendering Plants.

Dried Beet Pulp is free from crowns and leaves extracted from the process of manufacturing sugar. It's mostly used as a filler in cat food.

Dried Egg Product - Cheap source of protein - waste product of the egg industry. It could include undeveloped eggs, shells and other tissue deemed unfit for humans. Brewers rice, corn grits, beef by-products, dried egg products, dried beet pulp and MDB are all bad cat food ingredients.

Fancy Feast

Use of a Carbohydrate; Wheat Gluten

also includes Meat by-Product and

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite

Wheat Gluten - The tough, viscid nitrogenous substance remaining when wheat is washed to remove the starch. Wheat gluten is a cheap by-product of human food processing, the starchy liquid left after washing wheat. It is used mostly to bind food together. Wheat gluten is included in a number of human food products, as well as pet foods. Contaminated wheat gluten from China has been found responsible for a large number of the reported sicknesses and death of pets from melamine toxicity.

Meat by-product - Is the product that's derived from Rendering Plants; road-kill, and the four Ds (dead, dying, diseased, disabled) and decaying animals flesh.

I've already explained what menadione derivatives are.

Wheat gluten, meat by-products and MSB are all bad cat food ingredients.

Friskies

Use of Meat by-Products, Poultry

Giblets, Poultry and Bone Meal,

Vegetable Gums and Onion Salt,

I've already defined meat by-products earlier and we all know what poultry giblets are, correct? In case you don't know, it's the gizzards and hearts of chickens and turkeys provided that's their origin but we don't really know, they could come from buzzards as their source is not identified.

Bone Meal is another unidentified ingredient. It could come from the five Ds (dead, dying, diseased, disabled and decaying) animals that are products of Rendering Plants.

Vegetable Gum is another carbohydrate and its main purpose is a thickener or binder and it serves no nutritional purpose for cats and it could be toxic.

Onion Salt - No form of garlic or onion should be used in cat foods. Onions contain Thiosulphate which is toxic to cats.

Meat by-products, poultry giblets, poultry and bone meal, vegetable gums and onion salt are all bad cat food ingredients.

The above cat foods and their ingredients are a mere sample of what's available as cat foods. Now that you have some information to improve you cats' diet, use it and your cat will appreciate you taking their health into consideration.

Stop feeding your cat bad cat foods that are harming them. Stop buying bad food for your cats and lining the pockets of commercial cat food companies because they are laughing at how uninformed cat owners really are by actually purchasing the stuff they call food and feeding it to your pets.

It's unbelievable that caring pet owners could actually create a market for bad cat food. If we don't stop buying bad cat foods and start feeding our cats nutritional cat foods, our cats' mortally rate will continue to skyrocket.

Since uninformed cat caregivers are the ones that created the market for bad cat food, what do you think would happen to the commercial cat food companies if suddenly cat caregivers became informed and stopped buying their bad cat foods?

They would stop making bad cat foods and begin making nutritional cat foods or go out of business.

Most cat caregivers are not that responsible. They have refused to stop buying bad cat foods and each year the commercial cat food company's profits continue to increase. At this rate, the pet food industry will never act responsible enough to produce nutritional cat foods.

Because of convenience, cat caregivers buy bad cat foods that are loaded with toxins. A bag of dry cat food is killing your cat but do you care? Do you prefer your convenience over providing your cat with nutritional cat food?

The commercial cat food industry is banking on their research and it suggests that cat caregivers are uninformed relative to nutritional cat foods and they are more concerned with their convenience. Therefore, there is no incentive for the commercial cat food industry to produce nutritional cat foods so they will continue producing cheap and bad cat foods and you will continue buying it and they will continue laughing all the way to the banks and your cats will continue dying prematurely


About the Author:  Ike Lowe is a Researcher and an Authority on cat nutrition.  His unsurpassed nutritional knowledge boldly comes alive in his revealing must read book.  He goes for the juggler of the commercial cat food industry exposing the horrible truth.  click here www.whatiskillingourcats.com

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Quality canned cat food under $1/can? (Answers: 6) (Comments: 0)
I am hoping someone can tell me of a quality cat food that is under $1/can. I have read so much on cat food ingredients and cats' nutritional needs that I have thoroughly confused myself, and all of the "best" brands like Blue Buffalo and Nature's Variety are apparently very pricey. I was feeding my cat Authority for a short time, and while the ingredients looked OK to me and my cat loved it and seemed to be getting a gorgeous coat from it, the research I've done shows that Authority is garbage, I guess. I am hoping there is an "in between" brand that is better than, say, Authority or Nutro, but less expensive than $1/can brands. I love my cat, but I simply cannot afford a food that is quite that expensive. I will be looking into making my own cat food in the future, but right now I don't have the freezer room, so that too is out. Any suggestions? THANKS! I thought dry food wasn't good for them...? I am concerned about my cat's water intake, hence the canned food. He gets a little bit of dry, but main food is canned.

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Do these cat food ingredients sound good? (Answers: 7) (Comments: 0)
Yes I know all about the grain, corn etc being bad.. and I'm trying my best to find a good one, there are lots of flavours but I'm only showing one because the ingredients are the same with meat changes.. e.g fish instead of chicken. Does this sound ok ? 50% chicken is good right? felix only has 4% chicken and is more expencive. Chicken with Liver: Chicken (Min. 50%), Liver (Min. 4%), Sunflower Oil, Vitamin and Mineral Supplements, Tapioca Starch. "Moisture 84.5%, Protein 9.5%, Oils and Fats 2.5%, Fibre 1.0%, Ash 2.5%" Just checking.. is 84% moisture ok or too much? There actually isnt a fish one lmao.. I was just using it as an example it's beef, duck, lamb, chicken or liver.

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Can someone who knows what to look for in cat food ingredients tell me what they think of these? (Answers: 6) (Comments: 0)
As i am getting very confused looking as so many different brands and i don't really know what to look out for. I'm looking for a wet food that is good quality but affordable. I don't know why it has got not applicable next to some, would it be because it is already in the food? The first one lists Taurine in the ingredients but in the list is says Taurine N/A would this be because it is already in? so would this apply to the others too. The food is stated as a complete cat food. Turkey & Giblets (min.26%), Pork, Liver, Chicken, Vitamin & Mineral Supplements, Taurine. With colorant (EC additive). Protein (%) 12.5 Oils and Fats (%) 6.7 Fibre (%) 0.4 Ash (%) 2 Moisture (%) 78 VitA (IU/kg) 5000 VitD3 (IU/kg) 500 VitE (as alphatocopherol) (IU/kg) 33 Copper (as cupric sulphate) (IU/Kg) 5.4 Calcium (%) N/A Phosphorous (%) N/A Sodium (%) N/A Magnesium (%) N/A Beta Carotene (mg/kg) N/A Taurine (mg/kg) N/A This one is boasting 60% real meat with no artificial flavors or preservatives. Chicken & Liver (in variable proportions, min. 60%), Vitamin & Mineral Supplements, Tapioca Protein (%) 12 Oils and Fats (%) 4 Fibre (%) 0.4 Ash (%) 1.4 Moisture (%) 82 VitA (IU/kg) 2200 VitD3 (IU/kg) 250 VitE (as alphatocopherol) (IU/kg) 50 Copper (as cupric sulphate) (IU/Kg) 1 Calcium (%) N/A Phosphorous (%) N/A Sodium (%) N/A Magnesium (%) N/A Beta Carotene (mg/kg) N/A Taurine (mg/kg) N/A This one is boasting 50% with no artificial flavors or preservatives. Chicken (min. 50%), Jelly, Tapioca, Vitamin & Mineral Supplements Protein (%) 9.5 Oils and Fats (%) 2 Fibre (%) 0.1 Ash (%) 3 Moisture (%) 84.5 VitA (IU/kg) 2200 VitD3 (IU/kg) 250 VitE (as alphatocopherol) (IU/kg) 20 Copper (as cupric sulphate) (IU/Kg) 1 Calcium (%)N/A Phosphorous (%) N/A Sodium (%) N/A Magnesium (%) N/A Beta Carotene (mg/kg) N/A Taurine (mg/kg) N/A Or if it is easier you can check out hilifepet.co.uk where there is more. Thanks in advance if you do help. And my cat likes the first one and i have been trying to get him to eat the second because of the stated meat content but he doest like it and i haven't tried him on the third, any advise would be great. Yes your right i do live in the uk and allot of people are recomending foods i cannot get unless i buy off the internet which i don't like doing and it will also be more expencive to do so.

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Vidcast #41 - Scottish Fold Kittens

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This is the beginning of a new series on pure bred kittens. Have you ever wanted to know what these lovely pedigree felines look like in "munchkin" season. Well, stay tuned to Kitty Cat Cast as we will be bringing you the cutest little kitten cat breeds in video to dazzle the eyes and touch the heart!
In its early years, this unique breed of folded eared cats was met with scorn at its native British Islands but has since rapidly progressed to become one of the top ten most popular breeds in the world. Today, the distinctly round face with forward folded ears charms cat lovers everywhere.
Scottish Fold Cats - Breed History The Scottish Fold breed originated from Susie, a cat that lived on a farm in Perthsire, Scotland during the early 1960s. Susie was a white mixed breed cat with one exceptional feature - her ears were folded. William Ross, a local shepherd with an interest in purebred cats, noticed Susie and obtained one of her kittens, another ear folded cat. Shortly after that Susie died, leaving behind only one more folded kitten - a neutered male. Ross contacted Pat Turner, a London breeder with an interest in feline genetics, and so a breeding program for folded eared cats was established.
At first, British cat fancy associations rejected the breed on the grounds that the folded ears gene was compromising the health of these cats. In the early 1970s a breeding program was established in the United States and by the end of that decade, the Scottish Fold gained championship status at the cat shows.
Scottish Fold Cats - Breed Description The most prominent feature of any Scottish Fold cat is of course the ears, which must fold forward and downward. The ears are usually small and tightly folded, giving the cat's head a unique round silhouette. The head shape itself is also round, with prominent cheeks, a short nose and well rounded large eyes.
Scottish Folds are medium sized cats and can be either short haired or long haired. All colors and patterns are acceptable except for pointed patterns that suggest hybridization with Siamese or Himalayan cats. These cats are considered to be sweet tempered and intelligent. These docile cats are not very vocal and form deep attachments with their loved humans.
Scottish Fold Cats - Special Needs The gene responsible for the folded ear mutation is a dominant gene. This means that if the gene is passed from one of the parents, it is enough to produce a folded kitten. If both parents contribute the folded gene, the kitten is likely to suffer from congenital osteodystrophy, a genetic condition that causes deformities of the bones (especially fused tail vertebrae and thickened legs). That is why responsible breeders never breed one Scottish Fold to another - all Scottish Folds must be constantly outbred to prevent the birth of sick kittens.
Healthy Scottish Folds appear not to have any special health or grooming problems. These cats are not particularly prone to ear infections or ear mites, as was suspected some years ago.

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Vidcast #40 - #1 YouTube Kitty Video

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Here is the number one watched music video on kitty cats! It has a nice balance between the unique personalities of cats and the deep love and affection that they create in their owners. Enjoy!


LYRICS: I got this little kitty about 2 months back he was the nicest little kitty, now a pain in my crack This little kitty is a ninja, always stalking my feet This little kitty is a warrior you know what I mean
he's an evil little kitty look what he did to my hand tries to get in trouble in any way that he can I could give this cat a toy, but he'd rather have the wrapper and I will always give him water, but he still drinks from the crapper
You could lock him in a closet and he just won't care kitty chews on my shoes and he licks my hair always scratching on my favorite chair and jumping on the couch playing in the window sills and tearing through the house
He's so full of energy and easily amused kitty will attack anything that moves Causing trouble, starting battles just so he could be a little part of he's a meanest little kitty so we named him sparta
Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite
Where'd you go are you stalking me? are you under the couch, quite possibly ears laid back so you don't get caught ready to pounce my leg with everything that you got
I know you're probably watching me from across the room concentrating contemplating on attacking me soon You're not invisible kitty, I'm gonna find you first Come out come out before I make things worse
I've seen where you hide and I know where you've been Hey kitty why don't you give in Even if you try to sneak up on me, I'm prepared Cause I've got my safety gear on and I'm not scared
I think I hear a kitty cat under the bed I know your making noises just to mess with my head You can stalk me all you want, but I'm not your pray cause you always seem to find me first, but not today
Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight Come on out, I'm gonna get you now
I've got 'em cornered and now he's mine He's not gonna get away this time I'll snatch him up fast before he can blink and then... Aw man! He's asleep in the sink
What is with this cat? I'm confused He's got a bed, but it's never been used In every waking moment, kitty's out for the fight then [fart] next minute kitty's out like a light
How could I let this creature live inside of my home I gotta keep an eye on him when I'm on the phone I'm a little afraid to leave this cat all alone this kitty may destroy everything that I own
Look at him now, I kinda feel bad He's the best little cat that I've had and the one big thing I forgot to mention, was that He wasn't fighting, he just wanted attention
Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight little bitty kitty wanna bite bite bite Hey little sparta what is with all the fight showing love, that's all this kitty does
BEHIND THE SCENES If you have a cat, I'm sure you can relate, lol. I originally wrote the song because I didn't want to do a simple talking blog about my Sparta's little biting problem and I also wanted to show my friends back home in Turlock what my new place in Thousand Oaks looks like.. BTW, trying to get a cat to perform for a music video... nearly impossible! lol Thanks for watching

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Vidcast #39 - Kitties are such a gift!

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Kitty cats are such a gift why not wrap them up with a bow? That's what this family did for their kitty during Christmas 2009! Who says we can't have fun during a recession?

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Vidcast #38 - Surprised Little Kitten

8 Dec 2009 at 12:52pm  itunes pic
This is one of the cutest little kittens I have seen in a long time. She makes me want to get another one of our furry feline friends! Your heart will melt when you see this tiny one - and so surprised too!

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Vidcast #37 - Who said Cats don't take showers?

18 Sep 2009 at 2:32pm  itunes pic
This give a whole new definition for the concept of water feature. This fantastic fun feline is multi-tasking, a drink, a shower, and a game all in one. You'll love it!

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