Can I feed my cat with a strictly vegetarian diet? Are there supplements available to make up for the nutrients my cat would miss if I feed him vegetarian style? These are just a few of the questions posed by owners who have heard about vegetarian diets for cats. The following tips should answer these questions.
- Yes, you can feed your cat a strictly vegetarian diet. You must do some research, though. There are several vital nutrients and acids your cat gets from eating meat and there is no vegetarian source for these much needed elements. You should investigate the importance and functions of taurine (the absence of which can lead to blindness), amino and arachiconic acids, as well as vitamins A and B12.
- While most people would argue that it is not feasible to feed your cat with a strictly vegetarian diet, it is actually possible to do so. It just takes a lot of work and commitment on your behalf to ensure your cat gets all the essentials he needs in his diet to help him remain healthy and active.
- There are indeed a variety of supplements available to help your cat in the transition to vegetarianism. Your local pet store should carry an assortment of items and provide you with assistance if needed. Researchers have even developed artificial sources of taurine and arachiconic acid to give to your cat. Remember these were only found in meat before.
It is possible to feed your cat a strictly vegetarian diet. It requires a lot of effort and commitment from you, his owner to provide all the things he needs in his diet. Remember, you can´t just walk out and find it all in one big container.
