FM2 PT3-5 Home prep vs Commercial diets

Question 1

Why do some cat owners prefer home-prepared diets?

Answer 1

Reasons include social and cultural factors, concerns about pet food ingredients, and the desire to treat pets like family members.

Question 2

What is a common issue with home-prepared cat food recipes?

Answer 2

Studies show that up to 50% of home-prepared cat food recipes may be nutritionally inadequate.

Question 3

What is a major concern with feeding raw meat diets to cats?

Answer 3

Raw meat diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies and pose food safety risks, such as bacterial contamination with Salmonella, E. coli, and other pathogens.

Question 4

What are the risks of feeding raw bones to cats?

Answer 4

Cats can suffer from gastrointestinal obstruction and bacterial contamination when fed raw bones.

Question 5

How can commercial pet foods benefit cats compared to home-prepared diets?

Answer 5

Commercial foods are nutritionally complete, safe, and can extend the quality and longevity of a cat’s life.

Question 6

What are the two main types of commercial cat food?

Answer 6

Wet food (70-80% water content) and dry food (7-10% water content).

Question 7

What is a key disadvantage of feeding wet food to cats?

Answer 7

Wet food degrades rapidly after opening and needs refrigeration, which can make it less palatable when served cold.

Question 8

Why is access to water especially important for cats fed dry food?

Answer 8

Dry food does not provide enough water, so cats need extra water to meet their hydration needs.

Question 9

Why might cats fed dry food develop texture preferences?

Answer 9

Cats develop texture preferences based on what they are accustomed to eating, and feral cats often reject dry food because of its unfamiliar texture.

Question 10

Why is dry food not suitable for all cats?

Answer 10

Dry food is calorie-dense and high in carbohydrates, which is not ideal for obese cats or those with diabetes.