Why a Good Supplement for Your Cat Should Be Part of Their Diet

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What is a good supplement for a cat? Does my cat really need a supplement? Animals never had supplements before now so why should I give one now? These and many more questions have been asked by pet owners.

Unless you are paying a premium price for your pets' food or using a raw natural diet then your cat probably needs some type of supplement. Our diet as changed over the past fifty years and so has manufactured cat food. Many veterinarians link over processed cat food as the culprit in the rise of animal diseases, just as our diet has given us an increased amount of illnesses. Things like diabetes, respiratory diseases and cancer have not only risen in people but our pets also.

Even commercial brands that were considered top of the line now have dyes and fillers (usually corn) which create an imbalance of health. Cats were not meant to eat corn or cereal. The first ingredient should be meat and although these foods come with a higher price tag you will save money in vet bills down the road.

If we eat right and exercise our quality of life and our ability to fight off infections and disease are lowered and our pets are no exception. In fact our pets are more prone to environmental factors like pesticides and over processed foods because they are much smaller and cannot eliminate contaminants quite as well.

A supplement for cats, besides boosting immunity and preventing disease, will help their entire system and you will notice within days an improvement in their bright eyes, a silky coat and having enough energy to play. Herbal supplements fit like a glove for cats because in the wild before becoming domesticated they would instinctively know what grasses or herbs to eat. Echinacea, Milk Thistle and Astralagus to name a few are now available in formulas for animals.

Don't forget along with a healthy diet; include exercise, play time and fresh water at all times. Cats need plenty of water for general and urinary tract health. Cats love the moving fountains and they drink more water than we are aware of. Cats that eat only dry food will naturally drink much more water than cats that eat the high moisture content of canned food, which is about 80% water. Some cats don't like tap water because of the taste or high mineral content. Try giving them distilled or water that has been filtered.

Rebecca Shelly is a regular contributor to natural medicine sites as an alternative to harsh medications. Visit natural antioxidants for more information on supplements for your cat.
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