Organic Food for Dogs

Cat Care and Treats

Most pet lovers treat their cats as children and members of their family.

It is necessary that you treat your cat just like your child – food-wise and health-wise. A cat’s diet is the most important aspect of his well-being. Feeding your pet human food is toxic. Commercial pet food available in the market is not without harmful preservatives. You can buy organic cat food or prepare organic food at home following organic cat food recipes. Organic cat food that is prepared at home can be refrigerated and served as needed. You can also make cat treats from non-perishable items that will last longer.

 Cat treats are effective in disciplining your cat. Cats are known to display behavior modification when treats are part of their lives. The way you give a cat a treat is more important than the treat itself.

You need to be careful when buying cat treats from the market. Cat treats are not part of your pet’s staple diet; therefore, the ingredients that go into these treats should not be fatty. You should look for veterinarian-approved AAFCO certification on cat treat products. Cat treats should appeal to your cat’s taste and they should be nutritionally well balanced.

There is a variety of cat treats available in the market, such as:

• Dental treats to prevent tartar and plaque
• Treats for healthy coat and skin
• Grass treats to help digestion
• Treats to prevent hair balls

You can also make some yummy treats at home by using easily available ingredients. Some of the cat treats that can be made at home are cooked egg whites, air popped popcorn, cooked pasta or rice and rice cake. Using table scraps as cat treats is not advisable, as it will lead to weight problems in cats. These homemade cat treats are not only easy to make but more healthy and economical than ready-made treats.

It is not necessary to buy special treats for your cat. Canned food can also be used as cat treats. Lean meats make good treats, as they are high in protein and low in fats. Liver also happens to be a good treat; it contains a high concentration of nucleic acid and amino acids. You can also use a second flavor of dry organic food as cat treats. Cat treats of different texture are a unique option. Low calorie treats are useful in controlling weight. If you are unable to find low calorie cat treats, normal cat treats can be broken into small pieces. This enables you to control the calories that your cat

consumes through cat treats.