Cats are true carnivores, meaning they need to have meat in their daily ration as an important source of essential nutrients. Even if they have taste buds, they are unable to taste what’s “sweet”. One important thing about cats is their ability to self-regulate their intake of vital nutrients, such as protein, fat, and carbohydrate.

What’s interesting about their dietary choices is that they are influenced by “neophobia” and “monotony”. Neophobia means a cat may reject a new type of food that is being offered, or might eat small amounts of the new food during the first few days. On the other hand, monotony means a cat may get tired of being given the same type of food for a considerable period of time and may try to find a new type of food. For more information about your cat's dietary needs visit your Rocky Mountain House, AB veterinarian.