How to Feed the cat

How to Feed the cat
 There are at least two different ways / methods of feeding the cat, namely:

food is always available on a plate to eat cats. So when the cat wants to eat, the food has been available in its place. This method is good for a small cat (kitten) or cat that is still in its infancy. Be careful because there is likelihood of overweight / obesity / overweight.
     

feeding is done 2 or 3 times a day. Usually the food is given in the morning and afternoon. This method is good for adult cats regular diet already. Please note the amount of food provided, as should be in accordance with their daily needs.
    NB: drinking water for cats should always be available at all times.Nutritional needs of catsDiet is unique and different cats with dogs (do not feed the cat with food for the dog / dogfood). Make sure you provide food for cats contains a number of vitamins and nutrients. Do not be tempted by low prices, because cheap does not mean good. Get used to examine the content of food, usually printed on the packaging. Here are some references for the cat's nutritional needs:

    high protein content, at least 25%. The higher the ingredients are usually better.

    Low fat, the efficiency of fat digestion in cats is very low.

    low pH (high acid degree).

    Low magnesium. High content of magnesium can cause interference in the urinary tract.

    Taurine

    Arachidonic acid (arachidonic acid)

    Vitamins & minerals (Vit A, B12, Niacin, Thiamin)


Type of food: wet (canned) or dry
   
 dry food (dry food)
    Dry food is usually good for a cat. Giving a good dry food for dental health, more durable and generally more nutritious because it contains many additional nutrients.
 
    wet food (canned / wet food) 
diet wet / canned is not good given the long term. These foods are usually more of a "junk food" for cats. Also not good for dental health, because it often causes plaque and tartar and nutrients that are less complete. Cats are usually given wet food is usually rather difficult to change the type of food, especially dry foods . 
Food Needs by Age & Conditions 
1. Kittens aged <1 year (kitten). 
Kittens can begin to be given food at the age of 3-4 weeks. Foods that are given are usually soaked in warm water, crushed and pulverized. For the first time kitten still needs to be taught, fed with a dropper or apply a small portion of food in the mouth, then lift the plate of food to see if it will eat its own. Give special food for the kitten (kitten) because it is usually a higher protein content and contains many nutrients needed for growth.Until the age of 2-3 months the number / proportion of water in foods can be gradually reduced until the cats can eat dry food completely. 
2.cats adults> 1 year (adult)
 Adult cats, weighing about 4-5 kg ​​at least require energy from food by 300 calories. Provide food with adequate nutrition and balanced, there is usually written "Complete or" Balanced "on food packaging. Try not fanatical cat / fed with the same brand continuously. Once in a while need to change brands of food to the digestive trained on various types of food. Note also the pH and mineral content of foods to avoid urinary tract disorders.

3.cats pregnant & breastfeeding
 At the time of pregnant and breastfeeding, the mother cat need food with high protein content. At the time of bunting is usually given to kitten food because higher protein content. Calcium supplements can be given to the parent who breastfeed their children.Number cats food adult weighing about 5 kg needs about 300 calories of food energy. Notice the calorie content on food packaging, determine the amount of food to meet calorie needs for one day, then divide that amount in accordance with feeding frequency (2 or 3 times a day).As another benchmark that can be used, calculated from the weight of a cat. Usually every day cats eat about 2% of their body weight. So if a cat 5 kg weight, food takes about 2% x 5 kg which is about 100 g / day.