{"id":8025,"date":"2022-07-02T19:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T02:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/company.justfoodfordogs.com\/?p=8025"},"modified":"2026-08-02T09:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T16:24:19","slug":"all-about-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/all-about-cats","title":{"rendered":"All About Fresh Food for Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8025\" class=\"elementor elementor-8025\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7287ee78 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7287ee78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4224ef2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4224ef2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our company name may be JustFoodForDogs, but that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t love our feline friends just as much. We aren\u2019t just a dog food company, we\u2019re a <em>pet<\/em> food company. And pets are family!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post will break down everything you\u2019ll need to know about feeding your feline a whole food diet as well as why you should kick the kibble.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Cat Diets Different?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest difference between dogs and cats is that cats are <strong>obligate carnivores<\/strong>. This means they must obtain nutrition from meats and organs. Cats don\u2019t have the same ability to process vegetables and carbs like dogs do. Plants alone do not provide enough nutrients for obligate carnivores.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats cannot produce their own taurine, an essential amino acid, so they must get it from high protein sources.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Fresh Cat Food Recipe<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" class=\"wp-image-13590\" src=\"https:\/\/osfbl01.justfoodfordogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cat-1024x716.jpeg\" alt=\"cat batting toy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cat-1024x716.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cat-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cat-768x537.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cat.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Fish &amp; Chicken Recipe* for cats is formulated by nutritionists and DVMs. It contains with high levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-single-protein-dog-food.html\">animal protein<\/a> appropriate for obligate carnivores. It is ideal to support your adult cat&#8217;s hydration as it contains high moisture levels.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our human-grade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/just-cats\/\">Fish &amp; Chicken<\/a> recipe contains high-quality, protein-rich ingredients like:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White Fish<\/li>\n\n<li>Chicken Thighs<\/li>\n\n<li>Chicken Hearts<\/li>\n\n<li>Chicken Liver<\/li>\n\n<li>Tapioca Starch<\/li>\n\n<li>Whole Atlantic Sardines<\/li>\n\n<li>JustFoodForDogs Nutrient Blend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As with all of our pet food, there are no fillers or artificial preservatives that you may find in dry food or canned wet cat food. This recipe includes 12% crude protein to meet your cat\u2019s needs for taurine.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would love to have more of a variety for cats but after a year of formulating recipes, this was the only recipe that 9 out of 10 cats loved. It is likely that more recipes will be introduced over time as soon as the cats will allow us! They are notoriously picky eaters, after all. They\u2019d probably eat pate every day if they could!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Tapioca Starch? Why Is It in the Recipe?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tapioca starch is extracted from cassava root, a South American root vegetable that is included in limited quantities to absorb water and retain moisture in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since cats are notoriously bad at staying hydrated, we believe a diet with added dried yuca root is the best way to keep your cat hydrated and healthy!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, tapioca starch is a highly digestible carbohydrate that provides macronutrients, including a mix of B vitamins such as folate and B6. It is also an excellent source of iron, manganese, and calcium, which are important for healthy bones. Tapioca starch is a dense energy source and acts like fiber, which helps to maintain consistent digestion.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transitioning Your Cat to Fresh Food<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-11105\" src=\"https:\/\/osfbl01.justfoodfordogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cat-eating-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cat eating\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cat-eating-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cat-eating-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cat-eating-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cat-eating.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats do not need to be transitioned like dogs, so we recommend offering our diet immediately in place of their old food (aka transitioning \u201ccold turkey\u201d).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they do not eat the food after three meals, we suggest offering their previous food and repeating the process the next day or until they are transitioned. The key is to be more stubborn than the cats!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial kibble from the pet store is often sprayed with artificial chemicals used to \u201caddict\u201d cats to the food, which is why so many cats lean towards dry cat food. If your cat is fed kibble alongside a whole food diet, the cat may still prefer the kibble.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While transitioning, cats may exhibit the same symptoms as dogs (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting), however, the most common problem is the unwillingness to accept the new recipe. Cats are habitual creatures and do not always adapt to change easily. This is why we advise against using\u00a0our cat food like a freeze-dried raw \u201ctopper.\u201d Besides, they would not be receiving a <a href=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/balanced-diet-for-dogs.html\">nutritionally balanced diet<\/a> this way.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since our chewy food is fresh and we don\u2019t use preservatives, fish will stay fresh for about three days in the pouch once it is thawed in the refrigerator. It is best to not leave it out of the refrigerator for longer than 20-30 minutes at a time.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Kittens Eats the Fish &amp; Chicken Diet?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this is one of the best cat foods, it is not for all life stages and should only be fed to adult cats and senior cats; kittens cannot eat it long-term as it is not formulated for growth.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a kitten or cat with allergies or health concerns that need a different diet, we would suggest a <a href=\"https:\/\/get.justfoodfordogs.com\/custom-diets\/\"><u>custom diet<\/u><\/a>. This is also a grain-free recipe!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cat Treats<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats LOVE our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/salmon-treats-for-dogs\/20020121.html\"><u>Salmon Bark<\/u><\/a>! They can also enjoy any of our treats\u2013since they are carnivores they tend to go for the all-meat treats\u00a0such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/chicken-breast-treats\/20020118.html\"><u>Chicken Breast Treats<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/venison-treats\/20020106.html\"><u>Venison Treats<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/beef-brisket-treats\/20020101.html\"><u>Beef Brisket Treats<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/beef-liver-bark-treats\/20020116.html\"><u>Beef Liver Bark<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>*Keep in mind for pet owners:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fish &amp; Chicken recipe calorie content (calculated):<br \/>1469 kcal ME\/kg; 42 kcal ME\/oz<br \/>756 kcal ME\/18 oz<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portion size based on cat\u2019s weight.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh cat food. Not a raw diet. Not freeze-dried food.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JustFoodForCats <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/product\/fish-and-chicken-for-cats\/30040107.html\">Fish and Chicken Recipe<\/a> is formulated to meet the nutritional needs established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profile for the maintenance of adult cats.<span style=\"border-top-left-radius: 2px; border-top-right-radius: 2px; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px; border-bottom-left-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background-image: url(data:image\/svg+xml; base64,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); background-size: 14px 14px; background-color: #bd081c; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; border: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-position: 3px 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;\">SaveSave<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>This content is for informational use only and does not replace professional nutrition and\/or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for and should not be relied upon for specific nutrition and\/or medical recommendations. Please talk with your veterinarian about any questions or concerns.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c27dc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c27dc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ About Fresh Food for Cats<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-048c0a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"048c0a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4760\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4760\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does it mean that cats are obligate carnivores? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4760\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e49306 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e49306\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9376a04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9376a04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This means they must get their nutrition from meat and organs. Their bodies cannot process vegetables and carbohydrates the same way dogs can, so plants alone are not enough for their dietary needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4761\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4761\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is taurine important in a cat's diet? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4761\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6edcbc8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6edcbc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d99a7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d99a7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Taurine is an essential amino acid that cats cannot produce on their own. 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