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Do you top your cat or dog's food? Find out how pet food toppers can help round out your pet's bowl.

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Ditch the boring mealtime routine and try building a balanced bowl for your pet.

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How to Choose the Best Cat Food: Types, Benefits, & Expert Tips

Looking for the right food for your cat? Answer these questions and we’ll help you find the right food for your pet’s health.

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Your Cat's Best Life: Feeding, Health, Behavior & Home Guide

Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

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Beat the Heat: DIY Frozen Cat Treats for a Cool & Hydrated Kitty

Try these kitty-approved frozen treats that can help keep your pet entertained for hours—and maybe even add a little boost of hydration on a hot day.

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Is Pride by Instinct Flaked Trickster's Tuna good for my cat?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Raw diets are not safe for pets as they can contain bacteria, like salmonella, which can cause serious health problems. Your cat is not a wild cat and does not need protein only diets. They also need grains and carbohydrates in their diet to be balanced and complete. Most veterinarians recommend the top 4 brands of pet food- Hill's/Science Diet, Purina, Iams, and Royal Canin. We also recommend any diet you chose to have a statement on the bag regarding its use in AAFCO feeding trials and not just formulated according to AAFCO requirements. This means it is used for complete and balanced nutrition for a specific life stage (vs. “intermittent and supplemental feeding” which should be fed only as treat items). This means that the diet has actually been fed to a group of animals and they thrived, instead of someone simply calculating a “good diet” in a computer program. I hope this helps! Kisses to Sweetie!

Help me find high-quality cat food after a bad brand experience.

Wellness, Weruva and Royal Canin are all good choices. When it comes to a canned food, look for one with a named protein source of animal (not plant) origin. Choose a food that comes from the can looking like a hockey puck. Avoid foods with gravies or sauces. These are typically higher in carbs which can predispose a cat to obesity. Avoid meat meals, by-products as well as store or discount brands. These latter two contain low quality ingredients and more fillers.

What's the best food for my picky Bombay cat who likes chicken/turkey?

I always recommend choosing foods that follow the WSAVA guidelines which would include Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina, Iams, and Eukanuba. https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/Selecting-the-Best-Food-for-your-Pet.pdf

Is chicken broth a safe and beneficial addition to my cat's diet?

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach! Chicken broth is absolutely safe to give your cat and poses no health risks. Broth can enhance the flavor of food as well in picky eaters. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

My cat won't eat kidney food. Can I use freeze-dried raw as a topper?

Hello, thank you for your question about Tony. I am sorry to hear that Tony does not seem to love the kidney diet; these are known to have a bland taste so many animals do not like them. The freeze dried morsels have a high protein content; most veterinarians recommend minimizing protein ingestion in patients with kidney disease. However with that being said, the main goal in any patient with kidney disease is to ensure that they eat. If this helps Tony eat his food regularly I think it is ok to add this as a meal topper. One other thing you could try (if you are using dry kibble) is to add a small amount of low sodium chicken broth to moisten the food and help improve the taste. Hope this helps, good luck!