Cats & Meat
Cats are obligate carnivores. Unlike dogs, they cannot survive without meat. Here is why raw meat is the healthiest choice for your cat.
Cats Are Obligate Carnivores
Cats are obligate carnivores - they must eat meat to survive. Their bodies cannot synthesize taurine, arginine, arachidonic acid and vitamin A from plant sources. Without sufficient meat in their diet, cats develop serious health problems including heart disease, blindness and immune failure.
Unlike dogs who evolved as opportunistic omnivores, cats evolved as strict hunters. Their entire physiology - from their short digestive tract to their inability to taste sweetness - is designed for a meat-only diet.
Why Raw Meat is Essential for Cats
Every aspect of a cat's biology is designed for a raw meat diet.
Obligate Carnivores
Cats lack the metabolic pathways to convert plant nutrients into the forms their bodies need. Taurine, retinol and arachidonic acid must come directly from animal tissue.
Moisture from Meat
Cats evolved in arid desert environments and get most hydration from prey. Raw meat is 70% moisture. Dry kibble at 10% leads to chronic dehydration and kidney problems.
Sharp Teeth Short Gut
Cats have scissor-like teeth for tearing meat and a short digestive tract designed for rapid processing of raw animal protein -- not grains or vegetables.
Taurine is Critical
Taurine is an essential amino acid found only in animal tissue. Deficiency causes dilated cardiomyopathy, retinal degeneration and reproductive failure in cats.
High Protein Metabolism
Cats have a uniquely high protein requirement. Their liver enzymes are permanently set to process protein -- even when dietary protein is scarce.
No Carbohydrate Need
Cats have no dietary requirement for carbohydrates. Grain-based diets contribute to obesity, diabetes and urinary tract disease in cats fed kibble long-term.
Feed Your Cat What They Were Made to Eat
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