It's not just dogs that are happy when given snack and so is the cat. The taste and aroma that tend to be stronger than regular feed make cats more interested and like it. Rarely does a cat refuse if given snack by the owner, even likely to continue to ask for it.
Just like humans, snack consumed as a distraction from the main meal and of course the portion is not more than the main meal. Usually snack available in small sachets making it easy to carry and easy to give to cats. Although in small packages and tend to be low in calories, do not give snacks to cats excessively because it is only as a distraction from the main feed. Awarding snack too much or excessive can increase the chances of a cat experiencing health problems such as obesity.
Benefits Snack Cat
Sometimes people think that giving snack in cats it is less good for their health. Of course it is not appropriate because the purpose and the amount/portion appropriate, giving snack has a wide range of benefits. Here are some of the benefits that can be obtained from giving snack for cats:
1. Strengthening ties with the owner
Cat owners give snack aim to make his beloved cat feel happy. Snack it is like a gift that can enhance the good bond between the owner and his beloved cat. When the moment together the cat owner will also feel happy because there is mutual interaction with his beloved pet.
2. Provide training or education
As previously stated, snack it can be likened to a gift given as a form of appreciation when a cat has been able to learn something. Of course cats are different from dogs when it comes to learning something like the command to sit or something else. Dogs will be easier to train some commands, while cats tend to be more difficult. Even so, cats can still be trained as to remove dirt in litter box and snack given as an appreciation or gift. Cats will be more receptive to training or rules by giving gifts such as snack compared to punishment.
3. Stimulating to move
Cats need to be stimulated physically or instinctively in order to stay healthy and fit. Snack can be given as a lure or stimulate the cat to more activity and channel its natural behavior as a hunter. For example, in order to hide snack on a toy with holes. This will stimulate the cat to use his hunting instinct to get all snack the hidden. Thus, the physical activity of the cat will increase and its instincts will be honed even more.
4. Maintain cat health
Administration of snack can aim to maintain the health of your beloved cat. Examples are snack crunchy cats with a special shape that can help reduce tartar formation. Tartar is a cause of bad breath in cats that can also cause gum inflammation. In addition, there are snack other cats are beneficial to help the cat's digestion, balance nutrient intake and restore appetite. Snack cats can also help when they want to give medicine to cats. The smell and taste of a strong cat snack can hide the smell and taste of the drug so that it can make it easier for the drug to be eaten by the cat.
Assorted Snack for cats
There are various types snack which can be given to cats, but broadly speaking can be distinguished into snack in wet/soft and dry/hard form. Of course each cat has its own taste or snack what he likes. The task for cat Keepers is to find out snack like what his beloved cat likes. Here are some types snack for cats :
1. Crunchy/Dry
Types snack it has a dense and dry texture with shapes such as kibble feed. Snack with a hard texture and shape this can be useful to reduce tartar formation. Snack it can also be given to cats to attract attention or train discipline such as toilet training. However, due to its hard texture, cats that are old will be difficult to eat snack this type.
2. Creamy/Wet
Types snack it has a fairly high water content with a soft texture. Cats will be easier to swallow snack with this form so that it can be consumed by all ages of cats including the elderly. The water level is high enough inside snack creamy it can help to hydrate the body or meet the water needs of cats.
Generally snack this type is available with a choice of various flavors that cats like so that they can increase their appetite. Examples are Kadofu Creamy Delight with two flavors, namely salmon and chicken that can increase appetite and nutritional intake for cats. Kadofu Creamy Delight it has a water content of up to 85% and is nutrient dense. Some benefits of giving snack this is like helping to improve skin and coat health and maintain the health of the retina, vision and reproductive system. In addition, with the content green tea extraxt it can help reduce bad breath and urine and is an antioxidant.
3. Stick
Snack cats in shape stick it is not widely found in Indonesia and is generally given to dogs. Composition snack it is 80-95% made from natural meat processed to dryness. Texture snack those that are hard enough are less suitable if given to cats that are old.
4. Freezed Dried
Manufacturing process snack this is done by drying or freezing. The process can make the quality of nutrients in snack stay awake and can be stored for a longer period of time. How to give this snack can be directly given to the cat or first soak it with water so that it will become soft. Types snack this is not yet commonly found in Indonesia and tends to have a fairly expensive price.
A healthy and happy cat will give happiness also to its owner. This can be achieved one by giving snack in cats suitable for their purpose and portion. Therefore provide snack take care of your cat at home and give it to your pet.
