Medicated food for your cat - what you need to know

The first question that arose, for sure, among the owners of a healthy animal - why? Quality dry cat food is always available in a bowl,…

What is “medicinal” food?
The very word “food” already suggests that this is not a cure for diseases. Such food simply contains a balanced set of dietary products that an animal should consume for certain diseases. Many animal owners do not have such knowledge, which is why expert advice is needed. Medicinal food, together with medications prescribed by a veterinarian, will quickly help our pets overcome their illness and return to a healthy and familiar lifestyle.
If a cat suffers from allergies, it should not be fed regular food. In this case, you can get advice directly and in specialized stores selling medicinal feed. Specialists in cat nutrition also work here as consultants. They will advise veterinary diets for animals after castration or sterilization, and for obesity.
World famous companies produce such diets. They come up with the necessary and correct formula for each type of medicinal food, which is tested by laboratory tests before the product is put into production. The medicinal products of these companies contain a complete balance of essential nutrients and vitamins for the animal, which does not require additional nutrition.
Like regular veterinary diet foods, they are available in the form of dry granules or canned food. If you put your cat on a medicinal diet of such food, then under no circumstances mix natural or other products into it - there will be no effect from such a “diet”.
Medicinal food differs from regular food in that with its help the animal can more easily cope with the disease. This happens because when they are used, excess energy is not spent on digestion processes. Their composition has an improved formula, due to which the food is digested quickly, and when medications are administered, it speeds up their work. As a result of their use, the functions of various animal organs are stimulated and its immune system is strengthened.

Types of medicinal cat food:
— For cats with kidney failure, the Austrian company Renal produces special food with tuna or chicken flavors. They have not only a refined taste, but also excellent quality, which is highly appreciated by animals.
— For cats prone to obesity or kidney problems, wonderful food is produced by the French company Royal Canin. These dietary foods take into account the taste preferences of animals.
— For overweight cats, the food produced by the Italian brand “Purina” has proven itself well. Sterilized and neutered animals will enjoy their food based on turkey meat, and at the same time it will help the body recover faster.
— Another French company, Hills, took care of the health of our pets. Its range includes balanced nutrition for cats with problems with the urinary system and excess weight.
— For healthy coat, skin, digestive and urinary systems, the German manufacturer JOSERA Minette produces easily digestible Joser food based on delicious salmon.
And this list goes on. But still, consult your veterinarian first!