If cats are obligate carnivores, why do we feed them rice and peas(among other non-meat things)?
To my knowledge, while dogs can have some carbohydrates, a cats liver and pancreas will be overly stressed dealing with carbs. They need to eat meat and exclusively meat to survive and be healthy. So why do I find so many different cat foods with things *other* than meat or fish? Is it filler?
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Obligate carnivores mean they have to eat meat to get all their nutrients but they don’t have to exclusively eat meat. They can still digest other stuff, they just need meat to get certain amino acids.
But yes, a mostly meat diet is healthier. It’s also a lot more expensive.
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