Food for neutered cats and neutered cats

When a person decides to have a cat or cat in his house, he must prepare for its appearance. Purchase feeding bowls, tray and fillers, toys, special products for bathing and brushing the animal. It is also necessary to decide how the problem associated with procreation will be solved.

If the pet is not started for breeding purposes, then the best option is to neuter the cat or neuter the cat. Despite the fact that many people consider these methods inhumane, it is much better than watching an animal torment during periods of sexual activity or getting rid of a cat's offspring.

Thus, the owner decides to neuter or neuter the pet. During neutering, cats are removed from the reproductive system - the ovaries, and sometimes the uterus. Cats, in turn, have their seminal ducts ligated. After the operation, the animals lose their sexual desire, which significantly affects their lifestyle in general.

After the sterilization procedure, pets usually become calm, since this significantly changes their character, but at the same time the animal's appetite increases. This is largely due to a decrease in the level of stress that animals experience when searching for a sexual partner. It should be borne in mind that a change in hormonal levels and a slowdown in biological processes implies a change in diet. It is necessary to switch from the usual food to a more dietary one that can meet the new needs of the animal.

Increased appetite and a slow lifestyle after surgery, while maintaining the usual diet, lead to obesity, which becomes the cause of many more serious diseases. That is why in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle of the animal, it is necessary to change the diet to a more dietary one.

For example, if the animal ate natural foods for the first 12 months of its life, such as meat, fish, milk, you should not immediately give industrial feed. The change should be slow and gradual. Otherwise, the animal will receive additional stress.

When choosing food for neutered pets after surgery, owners should pay attention to the products recommended by veterinarians for consumption, especially for kittens. These include:

• some types of meat or poultry with a low fat content;
• low-fat dairy products;
• some cereals, such as oatmeal, millet or rice with a little meat;
• vegetables;
• special feeds of dry or wet type.

It must be understood that Natural foods, even considering their usefulness, may not have all the vitamins a cat needs, so it is recommended to add additional dietary supplements to the diet. Another option is the use of special balanced feed, the transition to which is required gradually. The main advantage of such nutrition is the presence of vitamins and nutrients necessary for the pet; there is no need to cook anything for the animal, you just need to buy food in the store.

Many pet owners worry that the pet will have too monotonous food. In order for the animal to eat with pleasure, it is recommended to combine dry and wet food, to give the animals various delicacies, to have live grass on the windowsill, which gives the pet additional vitamins.

Frequent drinking restores water balance, which helps to improve metabolism and eliminate the risk of obesity... Moreover, dry food means drinking abundant and frequent, but imbalance in water balance can lead to dehydration, which becomes the cause of other serious diseases.

Only good quality food should be selected for animals. Veterinarians recommend choosing among the feeds:

• premium;
• super premium;
• holistic.

Another type can be distinguished economy, but their use is more harmful than useful for pets. Manufacturers such as Whiskas, Kitekat, Perfect Fit and other brands do not contain meat or offal, which makes them useless.

Premium food is becoming the best choice for a pet. The main difference between such food is its use in the production of natural meat. Also, the feed contains the vitamins and minerals necessary for the pet, which guarantees a balanced nutrition, which includes the right amount of nutrients.

Basically, in their production, natural poultry and rabbit meat, as well as additional fats, are used. According to qualified doctors, these feeds can be considered the most useful for pets, especially sterilized ones, since they contain only natural ingredients.

There is a lot of controversy about which food is best and why.It is important to understand that the same food option may be ideal for one animal, but cause allergies in another pet, so it is impossible to single out any one food or manufacturer that will be the best. Veterinarians recommend paying attention to the following options, which are considered the highest quality. The top best feeds are presented below.

• EukanubaSterilisedWeightKontrol. Specialized food designed for spayed animals. As the name suggests, this food option is ideal for pets who are prone to being overweight. The main component of these feeds is turkey and chicken. The diet itself has a small amount of fat, and is also full of elements necessary for a healthy diet. Note that this is a grain-free feed.

• Royal Canin Neutered Young Male and Young Female. The premium food is low in calories due to its reduced starch content. A distinctive feature is more than 40% of animal protein, which is so necessary for cats. The food has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach, as it contains a high concentration of fiber. Among the disadvantages, the presence of preservatives in the feed is noted.

• Almo NatureFunctional. This is a holistic food, since only natural meat is used for the production of this food, as well as a number of different types of fats. Due to its composition, such food is quite well absorbed, maintains weight, and due to the low content of some minerals, it excludes the risk of disease.

• Purina pro plan after care - actively recommended by veterinarians. Differs in the highest amount of protein (41%). Among the disadvantages is the presence of allergens.

• 1st Choice. Recommended for pets who are obese. Among the main advantages is the absence of allergens, which are often found in cheaper feed. It also contains the right carbohydrates for cats. There is also a small amount of fat and a high percentage of protein.

• Grandorf 4 Meat & Brown Rice Sterilized. Holistic class food. It features a special production technology that allows you to keep the maximum amount of useful components. The main part of the feed (more than 60%) is natural meat, in addition to this, all the vitamins necessary for the animal are also included in the diet. In addition, the feed contains prebiotics to aid in good digestion.

This rating presents universal options that are suitable for almost all healthy animals and castrates.

Regular availability of feed in stores is no less important factor than cost and composition. It often happens that stores try to offer customers the widest possible assortment, however the regular supply of certain feeds may not be well established. In this case, the owners have to buy analogues, make a sharp transition to another cat food, which can adversely affect the health of the animal.

Cost is also an important factor in feed selection. Of course, every owner prefers to buy only the best mixtures, but if they represent prohibitive amounts for the family, because of the purchase of which you have to deny yourself everything, it is better to buy budget options that may turn out to be no worse. For example, Purina foods are found in almost all conventional hypermarkets.

When choosing the type of feed, it is recommended to pay attention to the holistic segment for weight loss, since their diet is considered by veterinarians to be the most saturated. At the same time, a large number of exotic ingredients can lead to stomach upset in some breeds. That is why veterinarians recommend a smooth transition to a new feed. In addition, it is necessary to monitor the state of health for a month, and to make sure that the nutrition is correct, you can show your pet to the veterinarian.

Moreover, some cat breeds are prone to allergies. For example, many sphinxes need hypoallergenic food.There are special formulations for feeding pets over 7 years old, since at this age the cat is considered already elderly. Therefore, after the animals reach such a period, it is imperative to make adjustments to the diet.

It is not enough to choose the right food, it is necessary to give food in a certain amount so that the animal does not experience hunger, but at the same time does not gain weight. Veterinarians give the following feeding guidelines:

• the first step is to weigh the pet;
• on the pack of food, you need to read the recommendations for the amount, taking into account the weight of the animal;
• divide your daily intake into several meals.

Very often, cat owners make a big mistake: they start to feed the cat less often in order to reduce its weight. However, this leads to the fact that the body falls into stress and, on the contrary, begins to accumulate fat deposits. Moreover, in such situations, the metabolism slows down, which also has a detrimental effect on the stomach.

For pets that are prone to obesity, you need to select fractional meals. For example, you can give the daily allowance for 5-6 meals. Thus, the cat will always be full and her stomach will work great.

It is also important to understand that the rate per day may vary slightly depending on the breed of the animal. Therefore, when going to the veterinary clinic, it is also recommended to check with a qualified veterinarian how much proper nutrition the pet is getting.

If we talk about customer reviews, then almost all feed from premium class and above have a positive rating. This is due to the fact that products of this level meet the needs of pets and the requirements of their owners.

The most popular brands are Purina Pro Plan and Royal Canin - this is due not only to good quality, but also to financial affordability. Both manufacturers offer premium food, but they have a relatively low cost and are represented in almost all veterinary stores in the city. Moreover, it is noted that these foods were very often recommended by veterinarians when examining pets.

For veterinarian advice on feeding neutered and neutered cats, see the following video.