Everyone agrees: a healthy pet is a happy pet, and that certainly goes for pet cats. If a cat is part of your life, you are likely often thinking about the ways you can improve their overall wellness. One major contributor to cat health is diet. Organic cat food may be one easy but important way you can help support your cat’s health.
What makes cat food organic?
When pet owners choose an organic cat food, they are likely doing so because they want to feed their pet a product that’s free of many things, including:
- Artificial additives, like colours and flavours
- Pesticides
- Genetically modified ingredients (GMO)
- Chemical fertilizers
The ingredients that go into organic cat foods are held to a higher standard than those that go into conventional cat foods. So when you choose organic, you are guaranteed a level of quality that other types of food cannot guarantee.
Benefits for your cat
Once artificial ingredients, pesticides, GMO ingredients and chemicals are removed from your cat’s diet, you may notice some or all of the following in your cat:
- More energy
- Healthier weight
- Better/easier digestion
- Stronger immune system
- Reduced skin ailments and allergies
- Improved quality of life
With more natural ingredients and less filler, your cat is likely to eat less yet feel satisfied, thanks to the higher nutrition level of the ingredients in the organic cat food. This can help them keep from gaining excess weight and have more energy for play.
Invest now—save later
While organic cat food costs more than conventional food, you are getting a higher quality product overall. This may translate into a healthier pet, and healthier pets need less veterinary care. This short-term investment in a quality product could lead to long-term money savings.
Is there proof that organic is better?
In terms of scientific research, there is not currently much in the way of data proving the impact of organic cat food on your cat’s overall health; however, you might feel better having the peace of mind of knowing what is in the food you're giving your cat.
Serving your pet organic cat food is definitely worth thinking about and definitely worth discussing with your veterinarian during your cat’s next check-up.
