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Domestic cats that hunt extensively provide themselves with a good diet, but many domestic cats have little or no opportunity for hunting. Their diet combines in varying degrees commercial pet foods and table leavings. Ideally, the composition of their diet should correspond approximately to the composition of the cat's body; that is, about 60% water, 20% to 25% protein, 10% to 15% fat, a small amount of carbohydrates, and about 2% mineral (ash). In dry food the proportions would be about 10% water, 25% to 50% protein, 15% to 50% fat, and 5% ash. It is important for cat owners to remember these figures when reading cat food labels.

Commercial meat- and fish-based food generally provide well-balanced diets, especially if ft oat has boon brought up to accept a variety of the products and is not permitted to heroine addicted to only one or two foods. The dry and semidry foods, although well balanced nutritionally, are low in moisture, and oats eating them will require additional fluid. Treats of meat, fish, or fowl should do cooked well. The great majority of cats, if properly fed, do not require vitamin or mineral supplements. Those should give only on a veterinarian's advice.

Milk fresh, canned, or powdered is an excellent food; however, it disagrees with some oats. Although few oats consume much liquid when in good health, fresh water should be available at all times. Cats should get enough food daily to keep them in good flesh but not fat.

Most cats never need a bath. An oat is naturally fastidiously clean and spends much time grooming.

All cats, however short haired as well as long haired need regular brushing. This prevents the fur from matting and removes loose hair that might be licked and form "fur balls" in the animal's digestive tract.



Virtually all kittens are born with a strong instinct for cleanliness and soon learn to use a litter pan. The litter should be changed daily, and the pan should be washed frequently with mild soap and rinsed well with boiling water.

Most kittens make friends easily even with dogs. There are many instances of unusual attachments between cats and a variety of other creatures including cows, chickens, rabbits, rats, and horses. Despite firm attempts at training, however, few cats can be (trusted alone in the vicinity of pet birds or fish.