How to adjust your cat’s diet

It’s important to feed your cat the right amount of food at regular intervals, but it can be tricky because different pets have different nutritional requirements. The instructions on the jar or bag of food are conditional information. It is very important for your cat’s health that you regularly monitor her physical condition and adjust the amount of food as needed.

To help your adult cat be healthy and understand how much to feed, Hill’s recommends following these simple steps:

• Weigh your pet.
• Feed her according to the instructions and recommendations of the veterinarian.
• Assess the kitten’s physical condition using our body condition assessment system every two to three weeks for the first six months.
• Adjust the amount of feed according to the observation.
• Repeat the above steps.

Feed change

If you are switching your pet to Hill’s Science Plan Adult Cat Food, introduce it gradually over seven days. To do this, mix foods, reducing the amount of your cat’s old food and increasing the amount of the new one, until the serving consists only of Science Plan food. Then Hill’s Science Plan adult cat food will fully convey its taste and benefits to the cat.

You and your veterinarian

The veterinarian is the best source of information about your cat’s health and well-being. Ask him to give you regular advice on your cat’s weight, as reaching and maintaining her ideal weight will not only reduce certain health risks, but will also provide energy for a long and healthy life.

When to feed a cat? Ask your veterinarian which of these three nutritional methods is best for your adult pet:

Free feeding: food is always available for the cat.

Time limit: pet food is available for a limited time.

Regular servings: measured portions of food are available to the cat every day at a certain time.

Water

Your cat should always have enough clean drinking water. The absence of water for a long time can harm her health.

Treats and treats

It is tempting to treat your cat to leftovers from the table, but they will not provide her with the necessary nutrients. Try to avoid treats, as eating too much of them can lead to weight gain or indigestion.

Следующий шаг

At about seven years old, your pet will reach adulthood. The nutritional needs of older cats are different from those of younger ones, so you need to change your pet’s diet. Hill’s Science Plan provides high quality nutrition for cats seven years of age and older. So with Hill’s Science Plan Senior Cat Food, your pet will be able to keep active as they get older.