Cats and Nutrition

Healthy nutrition forms the foundation for a vital cat life. Whether you have a playful kitten, an active outdoor cat, or a calm Senior cat, every life stage brings different nutritional needs. By choosing food that matches your cat’s age, lifestyle, and condition, you support her health in the best possible way.

But what should you actually look for when choosing cat food? And why do a cat’s nutritional needs differ so much from those of a dog? On this page, you’ll learn more about the key points to consider.

Cats are true carnivores

Cats are naturally obligate carnivores. This means they need nutrients that mainly come from animal ingredients. High-quality animal proteins provide essential amino acids that contribute to the building and maintenance of muscles, organs, and other bodily functions.

A complete cat food also contains a balanced amount of fats, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that meet the cat’s daily needs.

Nutrition tailored to the life stage

Not every cat has the same nutritional needs. Age plays an important role in this.

Kitten

Young cats grow quickly and need an energy-rich diet with sufficient proteins and essential nutrients to support their development.

Adult cat

Adult cats benefit from a complete diet that matches their activity, body weight, and living environment.

Senior cat

As cats get older, their energy needs and metabolism can change. An adjusted diet can help maintain a healthy weight and good condition.

Indoor cat or outdoor cat

The living environment also influences a cat’s nutritional needs.

Indoor cats often move less and therefore use less energy. Outdoor cats are generally more active and may need more calories to maintain their energy level.

By tailoring the food to your cat’s lifestyle, you help maintain a healthy body weight.

How to recognize quality cat food?

When choosing cat food, it’s wise not only to look at the packaging but also at the composition of the food.

Important points to consider are:

• High-quality animal protein sources.
• A complete and balanced recipe.
• Nutrients tailored to the life stage.
• Good digestibility.
• Ingredients of consistent quality.

How much food does a cat need?

The right amount of food varies per cat. Factors such as age, body weight, activity, and health play an important role.

The feeding guidelines on the packaging provide a good basis. By regularly checking your cat’s weight and body condition, you can adjust the amount of food if necessary.

For every product, we at Profine also provide feeding advice. If you’re unsure, send us a message or call us for advice.

Wet Food, dry food, or a combination?

Both Wet Food and dry food can be part of a complete diet. Each has its own characteristics and benefits.

Many cat owners choose to combine both types of food. This way, the cat benefits from the properties of both Wet Food and dry food.