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?
In: Biology
Because money.
There are plenty of cat foods out there these days that are very high meat content. You won’t typically see them in supermarket pet food aisles, but vets will often recommend them.
My cat gets Applaws or Untamed. It’s expensive, but I’m happy to spend the money on her. Still far cheaper than feeding a small human!
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