Sunday, February 27, 2011

Understanding The Factors That Influence Feeding Behaviors Of Domestic Cats

Domestic cats instinctively regulate their macronutrient intake - their balance of carbohydrate, fat and protein consumption. In fact, their macronutrient intake is almost the same as that of mice and birds, their natural prey, researchers at the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition wrote in the journal Journal of Experimental Biology. The authors explain that their study has helped scientists and veterinarians get a better understanding of the factors that impact on the feeding habits of domestic cats; it could also have important implications for designing feeding programs for pets...

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