Best Persian Cat Food: 4 Things to Consider Before You Buy
Choosing Persian cat food? Look at vitamins and nutrients, match the food to your cat's age, and test first whether cheese works as a side treat.
Cat food comes in many forms these days. You can make it yourself or feed your cat packaged food. Packaged cat food comes in two types, dry food and wet food. They differ in price, since dry food is cheaper than wet food, but dry food keeps much longer. Choosing cat food therefore takes a careful eye.
This time we look at food for Persian cats, one of the most popular breeds kept as pets. Their thick fur and distinctive face make Persian cats expensive, and their care differs from that of a regular domestic cat. One thing to watch closely is the food. Careless feeding makes a Persian cat prone to illness and digestive problems. If you want to give your Persian cat the best food, here are a few things to consider:
Check the Vitamins
The best Persian cat food is rich in vitamins, which keep a Persian cat healthier and more energetic. You can feed food rich in amino acids, as well as food rich in vitamin A, vitamin B12, thiamin and niacin.
Look at the Nutrition
Besides vitamins, the food should be rich in nutrients. Many cat lovers assume every nutrient should be high, but balanced nutrition means the nutrients in the food must be in proper proportion and meet set nutritional standards. Some nutrients should be high and others low. For the best Persian cat food, make sure the pH, or acidity, of the food is low. The food should also contain taurine, at least 25% protein, low fat, low magnesium, arachidonic acid and, finally, plenty of minerals.
Match the Cat's Age
However good a Persian cat food is, match it to the age and condition of your cat, because each cat needs its own amount of nutrients and its own portion. A kitten differs from an adult cat, and so do a pregnant cat and a nursing cat.
Cheese as a Side Treat
It is not only mice that like cheese. Persian cats love it too. If you want your Persian cat to grow to its fullest, you can give it cheese, which is rich in protein, fat and vitamin B2. Before giving cheese, test whether your Persian cat tolerates it well. Diarrhea or vomiting is a sign that your cat does not agree with cheese.
A Persian cat needs special care, especially when it comes to food. Follow the tips above to give your Persian cat the best food.
