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Adult Cat Care - Nutrition and Feeding
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Nutrition and Feeding

How do I switch or transition foods for my cat?

Avoid digestive upset or food avoidance by gradually transitioning your cat from her current cat food to her new cat food.

How to Choose a Balanced Cat Food

Balance is important in every area of our lives, but for our cats, balance is most critical when it comes to their nutrition.

What to Know About Cat Overfeeding

Obesity is a growing problem in our feline population. Learn how the proper cat food, feeding schedule and exercise regime can keep your cat at a healthy weight.

Signs it's Time to Change Your Cat's Food

It's a long-held myth that cats should be on the same dog food their entire lives. Check out our top six signs you may want to get a brand new bag of cat food.

How to Treat Your Cat in a Healthy Way

Find out how to best treat your cat without spoiling her health.

Choosing the Best Cat Food

Learn what to look for when choosing the best food for your cat.

Reading a Cat Food Label

Find out what you should look for on a food label to keep your cat feeling healthy and satisfied at every meal.

An expert approach to precisely balanced cat nutrition

When you feed the right Hill's® cat food for your cat's lifestage, you know you are providing the precise balance of 50 nutrients essential to your cat's health and vitality.

Making sense of a pet food label

Interpreting pet food labels doesn't have to be confusing. This article is designed to help you understand pet food labels and provides information on ingredients, nutritional standards, and more.

Pet food labels only tell part of the nutritional story

Pet food labels provide basic and limited information on ingredients and nutrient levels. We believe other considerations must be recognized when deciding on which food to feed your pet.

The right ingredients: Cornerstone of good cat nutrition

Nutrients can be found in a variety of sources, but the right ingredients help deliver optimal nutrition for optimal health.

How to make healthy treats at home

A quick recipe for homemade treats for your cat.

Homemade cat food raises concerns

In a study done on homemade pet foods, more than 90 percent of the homemade foods were found to be nutritionally unbalanced and incomplete for pets.*

Why is my cat throwing up food after eating?

Cat owners sometimes blame a new cat food when their cat immediately throws it back up after eating. The connection seems logical, but other factors could point to a different cause rooted in behavior.

Too little or too much: When cat nutrition is out of balance

Feeding a cat food that has an improper nutritional balance can either lead to or worsen a wide range of health issues.

Feeding Priorities for Pregnant or Nursing Cats

Feeding your cat properly is critical during pregnancy and nursing. Malnutrition can result in low birth weight of the kittens and put them at health risk.

Satiety - An important component of successful weight loss

Inducing satiety, the feeling of fullness or satisfaction, is a primary goal in Hill's pet foods for weight management. This article teaches pet owners about how these pet foods induce satiety and help pets lose weight.

It's time to put soy in perspective

Moms everywhere, at one time or another, advised, "Eat your veggies, they're good for you." As usual, mom was right. Vegetables contain high levels of many vitamins, minerals, amino acids and more. The same holds true for soy products.

Corn - An amazing grain

For centuries, people and their animals have relied on corn as a superb source of nutrients.

Eating in: The dietary needs of your indoor cat

The lifestyle of an indoor cat differs greatly from that of an outdoor cat.

Your overweight cat: When bigger isn't better

Being overweight puts a cat at risk for developing many serious health issues.

Precise nutrition for every lifestage

Whether your kitten's on her first year of life or a mature cat in her golden years, you play a big role in keeping your cat healthy and happy.

Protein and your cat's special needs

The right combination of proteins is essential, but your cat needs help achieving the correct mix.

Antioxidants: Fueling your cats fight against free radicals

Understanding free radicals can help you choose the right cat food and provide the best care for your cat.

Getting your cat to drink properly from a bowl

Cats can be very finicky about their water and it's nothing to take lightly.

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