Misspurrrceptions about Cat Nutrition

Usually, I write about anything and everything dog-related, but since February is National Cat Health Month, I felt it was a great opportunity to remember our favorite felines and highlight important factors in cat nutrition. A nationwide survey commissioned by 9Lives®, of feline pet parents across the country, found that an overwhelming 94 percent of American cat owners are confident they feed their felines the most nutritious meals possible. However, nearly half (48 percent) admit they’ve fed their cat table scraps – which do not provide the essential nutrients cats need–on average seven times per month. Additionally, only 30 percent know that giving your cat milk may not be a healthy practice due to the common incidence of lactose intolerance in adult cats. After hearing this evidence that a large portion of pet parents are not aware of proper feline nutrition, Morris® the Cat, spokescat for 9Lives brand, announced his commitment to bring awareness to this issue and affect change for all cats.

You may not be giving your cat the best nutrition and it’s definitely worth heading on over to www.9lives.comwhere you can receive a ton of excellent nutritional advice and information on selecting the right food for your purrfect kitty.