Not sure what to serve your cats? We’ve got you (& your cat’s back!) Refer to this diet & nutrition chart for cats that you can easily follow!

Proteins

What does it do?

Essential for muscle maintenance and overall health.

Sources

• Cooked chicken
• Turkey
• Fish (Sardines, Mackerel, Indian Salmon, Bombay Duck)
• Eggs
• High-quality canned cat food (with real meat as the primary ingredient)

Fats

What does it do?

Provide energy and support skin and coat health.

Sources

• Fatty fish (Sardines, Mackerel, Indian Salmon, Bombay Duck)
• Poultry skin (in moderation)
• Small amounts of olive oil

Vitamins and Minerals

What does it do?

Support various bodily functions.

Sources

– Vitamin A – Liver (occasional treat), Cooked fish & Eggs

– Vitamin D – Fatty Fish & exposure to sunlight

– Vitamin E – Fatty Fish & Cooked Eggs

– Vitamin K – Green Leafy Vegetables (small quantities in cat-safe plants like wheatgrass)

– B Vitamins – Chicken, Turkey, Fish & Eggs

– Calcium – Canned fish with bones (e.g., sardines), dairy products (limited), and supplements as recommended by a vet

– Phosphorus –  Meat sources, Fish

– Potassium – Meat, Fish

– Iron – Organ Meats (limited) and lean meats

– Zinc – Meat, Eggs

Taurine

What does it do?

An essential amino acid that’s only found in animal-based meat. Extremely important for your cat’s vision, digestion, heart health & immunity.

Sources

Animal-based proteins only

Fibre 

What does it do?

Aids in digestion and helps prevent hairballs.

Sources

• Cooked vegetables like Carrots, Broccoli and Pumpkin.

Hydration

What does it do?

Cats have a low thirst drive. Wet/canned food or adding water to dry food can help maintain hydration.

Remember that cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they require animal-based proteins for optimal health. Also, they can be quite particular about their diets.