Why do CatZ like fish so much but hate water? They’re certainly no fishermen and will dive for cover if a hosepipe comes out! So why are CatZ associated with liking fish so much?
Because they’re CatZ, that’s why!
A healthy alternative to processed and packaged food is frozen white fish, available from all supermarkets, and is roughly the same price as regular CatZ food. Simply thaw it out, chop it up and see if your CatZ likes it.
I find one fillet provides Dino with two meals a day, morning and evening, with a few biscuits as a side. Be careful it’s not too cold coming straight from the fridge, as your CatZ might initially turn their noses up, when actually they’re just waiting for it to warm up.
Try it microwaved a bit, just to cook it off slightly, ten seconds or so, and see which is preferred.
But beware! White fish is ok, but prawns, shellfish and oily fish in large quantities can cause problems. These types of fish produce pureenes, a type of protein, which, when digested produces uric acid, which in turn produces uric acid crystals. In humans, when these crystals get into the joints, usually in the foot, it causes gout, an extremely painful condition. In cats, the crystals form in the bladder, block the urethra and become infected with bacteria. This means your CatZ can’t pee and will also get a fever from the infection. This can be fatal, so prawns and shellfish really are a treat for special occasions –
like Fish Friday!
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