Tips for Healthy Cat Treating
Without a doubt, most cat owners have a tendency to spoil their pets with special treats. As well, treats are on the top of the list when it comes to training. In fact, Reader’s Digest recommends using treats to train your cat to come on command and even use the toilet! However, feeding your cat too many treats could have health consequences, especially if your pet has a tendency to gain weight. In truth, cat obesity is common when too many treats are given to your pet. This does not mean that your cat should go without treats at all. Instead, here are a few tips for feeding your cat healthy treats: 1. Treat in moderation There is nothing wrong with treat as long as they are fed to your cat in moderation. Moreover, treats should never be the main source of a cat’s diet. According to an article on WebMD, moderation is key and only 10% of the total calories a cat eats should be from treats. 2. Buy healthy cat treats Not all cat treats are healthy. In fact, some treats have ingredients that are quite harmful to your cat’s health. For instance, many treats as well as cat foods contain artificial colors, preservatives like BHT or BHA, Ethoxyquin(a toxic chemical to extend the shelf life), meat by-products, wheat or corn gluten and heavy doses of minerals.