American Curl | zooplus Magazine

Nutrition

High-quality cat food with lots of healthy protein is the best form of healthcare for American Curls. Mice, the natural form of nutrition for cats, are made up of around 85% meat and only around 5% vegetable by-products found in the prey’s gastrointestinal tract. Cats can only utilise carbohydrates to a limited extent and as carnivores, receive all necessary protein and nutrients from valuable meat.

The right food for your pedigree cat should therefore have a high meat content. Keep one thing in mind when checking the food label: according to animal feedstuff laws, the list of ingredients should be in descending order of weight. This means that meat should be at the top of the list. Many types of food also contain by-products that aren’t harmful per se. However, damaged organs like the liver and spleen or even hair or horn can be included under the term “meat and animal by-products”. Hence, caution is advised! Grain products too should only be fed in small quantities and should ideally be as far towards the bottom of the ingredients list as possible.

Flavour enhancers and preservatives trigger allergies for many cats, but unfortunately are found in almost every type of food available on the market. It’s a big plus if your American Curl’s favourite food is free of such additives! Sugar also has no place in cat food. Although cats aren’t susceptible to tooth decay, foods with added sugar do damage the kidneys and can lead to diabetes in the long-term.

No worries though: by taking a close look at the food label, it’s not impossible for you to find the right food for your American Curl!

We wish you and your American Curl all the best!