Like its wild cousins, the domestic cat is considered to be a true or “obligate” carnivore. Practically speaking, this means
that your kitten’s diet must include meat to support optimal growth and health. Because of the cat’s strictly carnivorous
history, its dietary requirements include nutrients that can only be supplied by meat products. Specifically, these include
the need for dietary taurine, arachidonic acid (an essential fatty acid), and preformed vitamin A, along with an unusually
high protein requirement. What these special requirements signify is that your cat should always be fed a food that has
been specifically formulated for cats. This will ensure that your kitten receives all of his needed nutrients
to ensure healthy growth and development.
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