|
What
Is The Best Way To Feed Your Cat?
By Niall Kennedy 
Think that your cat needs a fancy set of dishes to eat
from? He doesn’t. But, what he does need is something that
is sturdy and durable and it needs to be easy for you to
clean as well. Cat feeders and bowls should be cat-proof.
One type of cat feeder is a type that refills from a
reservoir as your cat drinks from the bowl. These can be
used to feed one cat for several days even. You can use
these to feed multiple cats too. There are some
disadvantages to using them though. For example an
aggressive cat can easily prevent the other shyer cats
from getting enough food. It is also harder to know just
how much food the cat is eating so you may not realize if
he is eating less than he normally does. This is an
important sign that he’s not feeling well and it can be a
serious problem then. Cats that are finicky may waste a
lot of food by refusing to eat it if it has been sitting
in the feeder for too long.
Another type to consider is the automatic cat feeder.
These have several compartments. The feeder’s lid has an
opening that will allow the cat to eat out of one
compartment at a time. A battery powers it to rotate the
lid using a timer so that different compartments are
opened at the set time.
Cat owners who are not around for a long period of time
should make sure that the feeders that they use are large
enough to hold enough food for the entire time the cat is
alone. This way, cats are cared for no matter what you are
doing.
Cats who are territorial really do need their own dish.
Then, you can feed the different cats at different areas
of the house. When looking for bowls for your cat, make
sure to look for those that can be put into the dishwasher
as well as those that are not going to break.
Only have one cat? Then look at a combination feeder
that holds two bowls one for each food and water. These
allow you to keep the feeding organized and they are easy
to clean. The bowls can be removed from the feeder to be
cleaned.
Some cats are picky and for these you may need to
choose a heated food bowl. These are a great way to
provide local strays with water during the winter months
too.
Make sure to clean the food bowls everyday. Put them in
the dishwasher if possible after throwing out the old food
and dropping the dish in the dishwasher. Don’t leave the
food sitting out as it can spoil. And, make sure to clean
your cat’s water bowl daily as well. Keep it full of clean
fresh water.
When you do these things, you will provide your cat
with a place to get their food that is clean, safe and
keeps them happy. This can help you to have a well taken
care of cat.
Following these suggestions will go a long way to
keeping you cat happy and well nourished. She'll love you
all the more for it, too.
|
