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NO
DOG FOOD
Dog food does not contain adequate fat or protein. A dog food
diet may cause illness and even blindness if fed to your cat
over a period of time. Be sure to stick with a reputable,
national brand of food.
NO
PEOPLE FOOD
It can cause your cat to become finicky and is not likely
to meet his nutritional needs.
NO
SNACKS
Save the snacks and treats for special occasions. They should
never take the place of a nutritious, balanced diet. Besides,
your cat does not need the extra calories.
NO
RAW EGGS
Never feed raw eggs. They contain a protein that blocks the
body's use of one of the B vitamins and may cause dermatitis,
hair loss and neurological dysfunction.
NO
TUNA
Tuna is low in calcium and high in phosphorus. May cause Vitamin
E deficiency or yellow fat disease. Also increases susceptibility
to a form of osteoporosis.
NO
ONION POWDER OR ONIONS
Contains agents that can damage red blood cells and anemia.
NO
CHOCOLATE
Chocolate contains a toxin to animals that could cause vomiting,
diarrhea and depression.
NO
FISH
For some silly reason, people have come to believe that fish
is the best food in the world for household cats. If you think
about it, since most cats HATE the water and never go swimming
to catch their food, fish is actually an unnatural food for
a cat. This is why approximately half of household
cats are allergic to
seafood cat food. So if Kitty is vomiting up her dinner every
time you serve salmon and seabass, put two and two together
and switch her off the ocean diet to a more land-worthy meal.
NO
MILK
Cow's milk can cause severe diarrhea in felines. It is best
to avoid milk except in extremely small quantities, and then
it should be looked upon as a special treat and a food, rather
than a beverage. Water is the feline biology's drink of choice.
NO
BONES
Never feed bones from chicken, pork or fish to your cat. These
can splinter and lodge in the throat or pierce the stomach
walls and intestinal tract.
NO
SEMIMOIST FOOD
Most semi-moist pet foods contain an ingredient related to
an antifreeze agent known to destroy red blood cells.
NO
VEGETARIAN DIET
Cats have nutritional requirements that a strictly vegetarian
diet cannot satisfy.
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