Your cat is a carnivore, and needs a diet of mainly meat to stay healthy. Whether you feed your pet wet food or dry food or some of both, make sure it's good quality. And don't give your cat dog food—it won't meet her nutritional needs, and can make her sick.
It's a good rule of thumb (or should we say "rule of paw"?) to feed your cat twice a day. Throw out any leftover wet food that hasn't been eaten after half an hour.
Snack time! Treats are yummy for cats, but don't go overboard. Most packaged treats contain lots of sugar and fat, which can pack on the pounds. Some cats like fresh fruits and vegetables, like broccoli, corn or cantaloupe. You can offer these once in awhile.
Fill 'er up! Your cat should have fresh, clean water available at ALL times. Change her bowl at least once a day.
Memorize this list of No-Nos for your cat:
Chocolate
Bones
Milk
Avocado
Coffee
Raisins and grapes
Moldy or spoiled food
Salt
Garlic
Onions, onion powder
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