How to Choose a Main Meal Can for Your Cat? A Guide to Nutritionally Balanced Selections

Main meal cans can serve as a daily primary food source for cats. They can either replace dry cat food or freeze-dried meals, or they can be used as a supplementary treat alongside regular cat food. For kittens that can eat independently, they typically require around 90 grams per day, which should be divided into three to five meals. For adult cats, the daily requirement is approximately 200 grams, divided into three to four meals.

Storage of Main Meal Cans

• Unopened cans can be stored at room temperature.
• Once opened but unfinished, the can should be resealed with a can lid or a storage bag and stored in the refrigerator.

Before the next feeding, it is recommended to warm the food using a water bath to avoid serving it too cold, as this may lead to vomiting or diarrhea in cats.

Difference Between Main Meal Cans and Treat Cans

It is important to distinguish between main meal cans and treat cans.

Main meal cans provide a nutritionally balanced diet, whereas treat cans typically consist of one or two large meat chunks with relatively simple nutrition.
Feeding cats only treat cans for an extended period can lead to malnutrition, causing various health issues and potentially fostering a dependency on treats.

How to Select a Main Meal Can

Whether imported or domestic, it is advisable to choose cat food with a protein content greater than 10% and a moisture content of around 80%. The fat content should be chosen based on the specific needs of your cat.

Choosing Fat Content Based on Your Cat’s Needs

• For kittens in growth, lactating female cats, or cats that are underweight, it is recommended to choose products with a higher fat content, ideally above 6%.
• For cats of normal weight, a fat content of around 5% is suitable.
• For overweight cats, select food with a fat content below 4%.