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Cat Food Over The Years

Feeding Outdoor Cats

Our outdoor cats have eaten a variety of cat food brands over the years. We started out feeding our cats Friskies dry cat food. We then switched to Purina cat food, and our cats seem to do much better on it. They seemed to gain more weight and did not get runny eyes or respiratory illnesses as often as those on the Purina brand. Our cats loved Meow Mix, which a Vet told me to buy for them.

Co-op Brand Cat Food

I would go to different co-ops in the area and try their cat foods. I found several other brands that they loved and thrived on. I saw Kent’s dry cat food, which was their favorite by far. I could not find it for an extended period, and I finally located some in a small town not too far away. Our local grocery store carried it for some time. I purchased the more expensive one, and pir cats loved it. I hope I can find Kent cat food again. I found Kent cat food @chewy.com.

Specialty Pet Foods

I have found some specialty cat foods that cats absolutely love and others that you end up throwing in the field as fertilizer. I found one flavored with catnip, and that was definitely a winner. I am feeding my indoor cats a specialty cat food now, and then, as a snack, it is pure freeze-dried turkey with no by-products or fillers.

Cat Food My Cats Will Not Eat

If a cat food has a lot of ash or byproducts, my cats will try one piece and then never go near it again. Cats seem to instinctively know if a cat food is good for them right away. My cats hate the Hills Science Diet brand dry cat food and some of the more expensive dry cat foods.

Ace Hardware Cat Food

My cats like a brand that they carry at Ace Hardware that has Venison in it. I buy that once a year as it is expensive. I buy it when it is on sale, or I use my reward points to buy it.

Hartz Squeezes Ups Delectables

My three indoor cats love the chicken-flavored ones, and my cats next door like the fish-flavored ones. Hartz squeeze-ups are made from real meat products with no byproducts or fillers, making them a healthy snack for all your dear Feline friends.

Online Feed Stores

I purchased some cat food from an online feed store until they started a separate cat food business, and you had to join a club and promise to order a certain amount. Cats can get finicky all of a sudden, so I did not join the club.

Purina Indoor Weight Loss Formula Cat Food

My cat Faith, in the house next door, will tear the weight-loss formula cat food bags with her claws if she feels everyone needs more food. She has precision cutting skills with those claws, and she is very determined, no matter what I try to do to stop her from getting at the unopened bags of gold in her mind.

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Things To Think About When Buying Items For Your Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 18, 2025
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What Is The Product Made Of?

I want to buy a quality item for my cat that will not harm them. If you purchase cat toys, make sure there are no parts that can be chewed off so that your cat cannot ingest them. Some cats have had bowel blockage or suffocated to death on some cat toys, such as eyes, tails, or ears that they have swallowed. If the product is not a brand-name item, I generally do not buy it because I do not know what it is filled with that may be poisonous to my cat if the cat toy falls apart.

Cat Beds

When buying a cat bed, ensure that it is stuffed with the right materials, as I once saw one that had attic insulation in it. Some cat beds have been recalled due to problems with the materials used in their construction, such as the fabric containing harmful chemicals.

Cat Trees

I like the solid wood cat trees as they hold up longer. Ensure that your cat tree can be attached to the wall to prevent it from tipping over and injuring your cat. Never buy a cat tree that will not support the weight of your cats, as they will generally say how heavy a cat can lounge or sleep in it safely. Some cat trees have a powerful smell of carpet glue, so let them air out in another room before you let your cat use them. The cheaper cat trees do not support the top perches for long, as they tend to fall off.

Heated Cat Beds

Do not cut corners on a cheap heated cat bed, as it could catch on fire or wear out quickly. My favorite brand is K@H products, heated cat beds, and windowsill perches. I have one that is still going strong after 10 years of use, and another one just wore out after eight years of use. My cats love them in the cold winter months, as they are getting older, and it feels good on their joints.

Cat Food

I have fed my cats Purina cat food for years, and it is a good-quality cat food. I do not like cat foods that have fillers or byproducts or a high ash content, as these are bad for your cat’s lifespan. Hartz Delaectables Squese Ups have no byproducts and are made from salmon, chicken, or tuna, shrimp, and vegetables. Pumpkin cat food is suitable for a cat if they happen to get diarrhea. I like Natural cat treats and not the moist ones that sometimes have a high ash content.

Cat Litter

Never buy cat litter that is perfumed or has an air freshener scent. A cat can get very sick from using this kind of kitty litter and may also stop using their litterbox altogether. When they lick their paws, they ingest those chemicals into their body and develop diarrhea or get short of breath, and some cats have died from using perfumed litters. If you have doubts about any product you intend to buy for your cat, research it online and see if it has been recalled or harmed a cat in any way. Better to be safe than sorry than lose your Dear feline friend.

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Finicky Cat Problems

Cat Food And Finicky Cats

If you try to switch cat food on a finicky cat, they will most likely reject it in hopes that you will return to their old familiar brand of cat food. If you are trying to switch brands, have a bowl of their familiar cat food with the new brand next to it. You can try mixing the two brands and see if they will accept the latest cat food that way. If they start to vomit the new cat food up, it does not agree with their digestive system, so try a different brand and see if that works better. I always stick with the same brand of cat food, which usually agrees better with their system. Try to stick with the same brand of cat food if possible. Sometimes, they may stop making a brand, and you must have a backup plan.

Some Cats Are Finicky As To How They React Around People

Some cats do not wish to be held or touched, and others want to be held, and they love everyone who comes to your home. My cat Kohl was a people-person cat; he loved to be touched and had a laid-back personality. Some cats do not even want their owner to touch them, even though you have been around them since birth. If a kittens parent were skittish around people, their kittens would likely also be that way. Some of my cats have had a friendly mother and a father who was not a people cat. The kittens they had were friendly but on their terms. Feral cats never seem to warm up to people 100%, probably because some of them were abandoned by owners that they thought loved them but hurt or harmed them, and the trust issue remains regarding all human interactions.

Cat Carrier Problems

Most cats do not care to be put in a pet carrier. A good way to put them in is to put the back end in first, as it is not as scary for them that way. Some cats will cling to the carrier with their claws, and you have to release their claws before you can get them into the carrier safely. Some cats might rub the fur off their nose while in the carrier. If your cat is getting harmed in your carrier, buy a soft-sided carrier that will prevent them from rubbing off the fur from their nose. Finicky cats are scared to death of cat carriers. I have found that putting some catnip or treats in the carrier helps get them into the carrier safely.

Finicky Cats And Other Cats

If you bring another cat into your home, a finicky cat may start peeing on things in your house. Some cats do not want to share the attention you give to them with anyone or anything. There might be fighting matches, and your cat might ban the newcomer from getting close to you. Litterbox issues can arise quickly with a new cat in the house. Your cat may break something when your new cat is sitting there next to the object, so your new cat will get blamed for the broken item. Introduce cats slowly to each other as friendships are not formed overnight. Be patient and understanding with your finicky feline friend.

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Cats And Feeding Time

Cats Let You Know When They Want Food

My cats have become very vocal, and they may stare at their food dish if they think it is empty, even though the bowl is almost full. If you are taking a nap, your cat will wake you until you fill their food dishes to their desired level. If I have just picked spinach or Swiss chard from my garden, Garfunkel will meow until he gets some fresh greens. Winchester will sneak out the door now and then to eat some grass. I catch him quickly and give him some grass in the house. If you have an empty yogurt or cottage cheese container, most cats will sit and look at you until you let them lick out the empty container. Garfunkel knows when checked or turkey is in the oven, and he meows until I give him some of the meat. Cats love tuna and will delight in licking empty containers if not canned in oil. Wet foods are good for your cats’ kidneys, especially if your cat is not a big water drinker. My cats crave wet foods now and then, so I buy them for them regularly. Cats are very picky; if they do not like a particular brand of cat food, they will not eat it, no matter what you try or do to entice them.

Cats Will Try To Crowd Out Other Cats To Get First Dibs On The Cat Food

The younger cats will try to get the food away from the older cats or any cat that does not feel up to par. It would be best to watch your cats at feeding time to make sure every cat gets its fair share of cat food. If you give your cats lactose-free milk, which is easy for an adult cat to digest, ensure every cat gets to drink some. It is the hardest to distribute wet cat food or tuna because they want all they can eat.

Some Cats Will Share Their Food With Other Cats

Mother cats always share their day catch with their offspring. Addi, the mother of some of my cats next door, always lets her offspring have first dibs on the the cat food. Some cats will push the food dish in front of another cat, and that cat may make it back its way again.

Garden Goodies And More

I had a cat years ago that would dig up fresh potatoes and eat them right out of the garden. Cats also love cooked butternut squash and pumpkin, which help with their digestive issues. Catnip has been a must-have green for cats of all ages. My house cats are not keen on catching mice, but they do. Conrad drowns them in water, Cali eats them, and Garfunkel helps them catch them. At the start of winter, a mouse or two will sneak in. Your cat will be happy and healthy for years with the proper cat foods and regular Vet care. God bless our feline friends.

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Cats And Food That They Love

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 22, 2024
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Comfort Food For Your Cats

My cats love catnip treats and act very relaxed after eating three treats per cat. They love fresh-picked, frozen, and dried catnip. They will roll around on the floor for some time after consuming something. All cats love tuna canned in water. If you have trouble catching your cat for a vet appointment, put out some canned tuna and call your cat, and he will come running. You can put him in his pet carrier. My indoor cats like to lick out my yogurt container after I am done eating it. They also want tiny pieces of cheese, goldfish crackers, hairball treats, dental treats, and Temptation chicken-flavored treats.

Outdoor Cats Love To Catch The Catch Of The Day

My outdoor cats loved catching and eating mice, birds, rabbits, chipmunks, and voles. One of my cats caught a beautiful Blue Jay, and I told her to drop it now. She did, and the bird was fine. One of my house carts next door slipped outside for a few moments, and he placed a live chipmunk that was scared to death at my feet; the chipmunk got his bearings again and quickly ran off. One of my house cats killed a beautiful goldfinch one day, and he never went outside again. I have had lots of excellent mousers throughout the years. They would wait for mice in the grassy ditches, and they might catch three mice a day and eat them. I had one eighteen-year-old cat try to run a rabbit down as she almost did; she ran out of breath and had to give up on it. I know she had eaten many rabbits in her younger years. I had one female cat and a small female dog that would hunt and catch many mice together. A gray-stripped tabby cat came up the house with a Vole sticking out of her mouth, and she left it on the cement in front of my door. A cat loves you very much if she presents you with freshly killed animals.

Canned Foods Or Pouched Foods For Your Cats

My cats love good quality canned cat food with chicken or tuna. They also like Hartz squeezables, which are chicken, tuna, and shrimp flavored. My cats will not touch canned cat food they do not want. Never buy canned cat food full of fillers, grain, dyes, ash, or preservatives, as these are not good for your cat’s overall health. Cats like Sheba brand cat food and food made in America or Canada. Do not buy canned cat food with words you cannot pronounce, as they will most likely harm your cat’s overall health and well-being. I have purchased some refrigerator cat foods that come in a plastic see-through bag that is farm fresh for my cats, and they love those. Freeze-dried cat treats are a quick snack for your cat, giving him a little extra protein for the day. If your cat will not eat it, throw it out or return it to your store for a full refund. Never make your cat eat something, as it may be spoiled or contaminated. I hope you and your cat have healthy and tasty foods to consume.

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What I Think My Cats Dream About

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 20, 2023
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Cat Food

I think they dream about food most of the time. One time, my cat woke up from a nap licking his lips. Cats believe they will starve if you forget to fill their food dish to the top. One of my cats kept sniffing the air after waking up from a nap. He could tell I had baked a piece of salmon in the oven, and he wanted to be my food tester. My cats love Hartz squeezable. My house cats love them tremendously. I think my cats dream about being able to get cat treats out of their treat ball dispenser. Cats are obsessed with catnip, and if you lay some down in the bed where they are sleeping, they wake up and start chewing away at the catnip. The catnip makes them roll around and act like a kitten full of energy. They dream about catching an excellent plump mouse for an afternoon snack.

Garfunkel Woke Up After He Had Been Running In His Dream

I assumed he was fighting another cat much larger than he was and running to get away from the gigantic cat that was after him. In his dream, his front legs were moving back and forth quickly. He may have been chasing a rodent, or a coyote was after him. When he woke up, he looked shocked but relieved.

Sleeping In A Cozy New Cat Bed

Cats dream about a new bed they may receive for a present. They will have a unique, plush, luxurious cat bed until another cat in the household tries to claim it. My cats especially love the heated cat beds I have purchased for them. They can curl up in the cozy bed in their old age, and the heat helps with any joint pain that they may have. Conrad loves the heated bed I have in the dining room, and Cali takes the one in the kitchen occasionally. Garfunkel likes the plush and cozy beds.

Warm Places

I am sure my cats think of warm places to take a nap. The blanket that you have on your couch is too tempting. They dream about kneading on it and curling up in the lovely, fluffy new blanket. Your winter coat is laid out on a chair. My Siamese cat got in the coat and had her head sticking out of a sleeve in the jacket. Cali has slept in front of the fireplace, purring away in her sleep. She also sleeps by the heat register in the dining room.

Having A Loving Owner

My cats love to sleep and dream away on my lap or bed. Cats dream about an owner who will look after their well-being and take them to the Vet when sick. Cats depend on their owner to be loving, kind, compassionate, and caring. My cats dream that they will get the perfect Christmas present this year. Our cats give us joy, and they love us dearly. Cats dream about their cat friends and their good times together. Dream only the best dreams possible, my Dear feline friends.

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Cat Food And Cat Litter

Cat Food

Cats can be very fussy when it comes to their cat food preference. My cats like only one brand of cat food. They like various kinds of cat treats. If your store runs out of your brand of cat food, put the new brand in a dish next to their favorite cat, and the transition should go smoothly. Some cats will refuse to eat if they cannot get their way to the food their heart desires. Give them some tuna canned in water or one of their favorite cat foods until your store gets their food in stock. Cats have a way of getting what they want in life. I buy cat food without many fillers, ash, or byproducts. Buy the best cat food that you can afford for your feline friend, as it will add to their nine lives. Poor cat food can cause cancer, your cat to vomit, and bad-looking fur. Give your cat treats that help clean the tartar off of their teeth. A healthy, well-fed cat will have a bright, shiny coat and sparkling clear eyes. Your cat will thank you for many years when she is fed the best and pampered.

Cat Litter

There are many brands of cat litter on the market to choose from. I used the old-fashioned clay litter in flat plastic litter boxes, which worked well. My favorite brand is Tidy Cats. I use the Tidy cats’ litter in my automatic litter boxes. If I use the heavy-weight one, I have to put half the litter in the litter box so as not to burn out the motor. The lightweight litter works best for automatic litter boxes. I also like Arm and Hammer litter as it has good solid clumps that do not fall apart. I have used various brands of lightweight kitty litter in the automatic litter boxes, but Tidy Cats gets a paw up every single time. My cat Conrad gets an asthmatic attack from the glade-scented tidy cats. My cats also like to use litter with crushed walnut hulls. I have used cornlitter, wheat, newspaper, crystal, and others they did not care for. Cats like having a clean and fresh-smelling litter box, or some other area in your home could become a litter box, like your house plant or an empty box. When your cat gets older, you will need a litterbox on your main floor as your cat will not feel like going up and down the steps to the litter box. Get a litter box low to the ground so she can get in and out quickly with no trouble. The older your cat gets, the more often she will have to go, just like we do as we age. Do not scold a cat because it did not arrive at the litterbox on time. You will be in the same predicament sometime in your lifetime. Our cats want to please us, and we should try to please them with good food and a clean litter box. I hope you and your cat live in purrfect harmony.

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What I have Been Feeding My Cats Lately

What I Have Been Feeding My Cats Lately

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 30, 2023
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Canned Cat Food

My cats next door have been eating Fancy Feast canned cat food from Chewy.Com they loved the canned turkey Fancy Feast food in the savory sauce. They eat it like there was no tomorrow. My cats also like canned tuna in water. They like Sheba cat food and Friskies. They will eat turkey, chicken, tuna, and one that has vegetables in it.

Cat Food In A Pouch

My cats like Hartz delectables that contain chicken, tuna and whitefish, chicken and vegetables, tuna and vegetables. They prefer Hartz food to most of the other brands. I prefer the pouch cat food as it is easier to dispose of the pouch than a can.

My Indoor Cats Love Hartz Squeezable’s

I give it to them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cali has mild kidney failure, and she loves eating this food. Cali would not eat any of the Vet food for kidney problems, so the Hartz Squeesable’s was a life saver for her. She likes the tuna ones, chicken and the one mixed with vegetables.

Temptations Cat Snacks

My cats love the chicken flavored treats, and they will not touch anything that has a salmon flavor to it. The catnip flavored treats are also a big winner. They have a special flavor at Christmas time, and they eat that as if it were candy.

Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats

All of my cats love the chicken flavored treats with real chicken and flavors of liver and turkey. They also like the hairball formula cat treats. My cats love to get them out of a treat ball.

Purina One Dry Cat Food

All of my cats have been eating Purina One Dry cat food for years. Once in a while I will order their kidney formula one and mix it in with the turkey flavored bag. I have also ordered their cat food that has all protein and no other fillers whatsoever. They have a senior formula and hairball formula and a sensitive stomach formula. I have tried all of these, and all of my cats will eat them up lickty split.

I Have Feed Them Foods From Various Places

I have feed them cat food from my local elevator when I used to have all outdoor cats and they loved it and thrived on it. I have feed them snacks from Aldi’s, Dollar General Store, Dollar Tree and other stores. Always check the dates on any cat food that you purchase to make sure it is not expired.

Organic Cat Foods

I have feed my cats cat food that people have made out of all organic ingredients and my cats at them up. I have feed wet food that came in a large pouch and freeze-dried cat snacks, and I also purchased some homemade cat smacks from a church rummage sale once. I purchased them at the church the next year also. I have seen recipes on how to make your own cat treats on the internet. I have not yet tried to make my own cat treats. Cat love catnip that grows outdoors. Always leave out some of your cat’s old food just in case she has sensitive taste buds or a sensitive stomach. After my cats have eaten they love to take a catnap in their Pat Baw cat bed.

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Cats And Foods

Dry Cats Foods

Cats can be very picky eaters. My cats only like two brands of different cats’ food; if I do not stick with them, they may vomit or stop eating. Try to feed your cat at least two other brands of dry cat foods so you will have a backup plan if they stop making one. With the cat food shortage nationwide, you better have a few extra bags on hand. Cats are creatures of habit, and they do not like any changes. I have noticed the less dye or preservatives in cat food, the better they like it. I tried to combine two cat food brands with seeing if I could get them used to eat the new brand with no significant problems.

Cat Treats

I get brand-named cat treats such as Temptations or Friskies Party Mix and Greenies, and they seem to love those immensely. My cats love the Hartz squeezable and delectable cat treats. Cali has mild kidney failure and is the only moist cat food treat she will eat. Cali eats six squeezable treats a day. She is doing well eating the Hartz brand. Cali also eats some dry cat food with no problems and refuses to eat any kidney brand cat foods—my cats also like some of the health food stores’ cat treats. If your cat behaves when you brush out his fur or trim his claws, give him the cat treat of his dreams, and he will be rewarded and feel good about the ordeal.

Canned Cat Foods Or Packets

My cats like Fancy feast medley, Fancy feast petties, Fancy feast gravy lover, and plain fancy cat canned cat food. They love eating the Sheba brand perfect portions, Weruba, Wellness, and Beyond packet cat food. My cats love the pumpkin and chicken combo, tuna and shrimp, tuna or plain chicken, and turkey wet cat food. If I try to feed my cats other flavors, they get sick or have no interest in them. My cats eat food with a low ash content and very few preservatives. I know if they are eating top-quality cat food and refuse the others.

Canned Tuna In Water

Almost every cat will eat tuna canned in water, and they consider it a top-notch meal. Please do not give your cat too much tuna all at once, or they may make a glutton of themselves and get sick. Canned tuna is an excellent way to catch feral cats, as they will have to run into the live animal trap to get a tasty meal of tuna. Give tuna to your cat before you try to catch him and bring him to the Vet, as he will associate going to the Vet with a nice meal of tuna.

Buy The Best Cat Food That You Can Afford

We are what we eat. If we feed our Dear pet cats excellent food, they will live longer and purr away on our laps for many years. I want my cats to grow old with me and remain healthy for as long as possible. God bless you and your cats with a long, happy, healthy life.

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Feeding The Finnicky Cat

Feeding The Finicky Cat

The Picky Eater

Some cats are very picky about what they will and will not eat. My cats like Purina brand dry cat foods. All of my picky eaters seem to relish tuna canned in water. Cali likes a squeezable tuna-flavored cat food made by Hartz. Cali also likes butternut squash canned cat food and chicken and rice wet cat food. If you switch cat foods, mix your old brand with the new one until your cat’s stomach gets used to the new brand. When you change a cat’s food suddenly, it will vomit until they get used to the fresh cat food. Mixing the old and the new tends to eliminate the vomiting issue.

Some Cat Foods Tend To Cause Diarrhea In Cats

Some cats are nighttime eaters, overeating cat food and getting diarrhea. I like to buy medium-priced cat food because the lower-priced ones tend to cause diarrhea in my cats. If your cat is having intestinal issues take your cat to your Vet. Your Vet may tell you to put your cat on an intestinal brand of cat food to correct the problem. Try not to feed your cat over. If your cat keeps having diarrhea with the food you are providing him, get a different brand before your cat gets run down and dehydrated. If your cat does not get over his diarrhea in two days, take him to your Vet ASAP.

Canned Food Or Dry Food Problems

If your cat continues to get sick on a particular brand of food, see if there are any recalls out on that brand. Some cats have died from cat foods that have been recalled. One time a cat food had too much of one kind of mineral that killed cats in about two weeks. Never make your cat eat food that they want nothing to do with, as they may taste the potential poison or have problems with the cat food. If your cat does not eat cat food, it is their way of telling you this food is terrible, or it could kill me if I eat it.

Keep Trying Different Cat Foods And Foods Until You Find The Right One For Your Finicky Cat

We all have certain foods that we cannot eat or make us sick. Our feline friends are no different from us. Our neighbors had a cat that loved cooked Asparagus. I saw their cat eating a big bowl of cooked Asparagus—my cats like butternut squash. Garfunkel loves to lick out my empty yogurt containers. We have fed our outdoor cats oatmeal, eggs, cooked corn meal, food scraps, and gravy. Cats like to get a good cat treat now and then—my cats like Temptations and Party Mix cat treats. Be patient with your picky feline friend until you find the right cat food for your cat that will keep him healthy, and he will have a happy nine lives.

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