Water is a Nutrient

 Most veterinarians recommend that a normal, healthy cat drink about 4 ounces (about ½ cup) of water per 5 pounds of body weight per day.  www.petmd.com

The Feline Nutrition Foundation was founded in 2008 as an organization dedicated to educating pet parents about the benefits of raw meat diets for felines and to advocate for changing how cats are fed.

Cats.com ,helps people make informed decisions about what they put in their cats’ bowls. Their team has spent thousands of hours researching, contacting pet food companies, and analyzing hundreds of labels to bring you the facts on your cat’s food

Every ingredient on your pet food label is on this list, which you can add as an app on your phone.

Dr. Jennifer Coats looks at research on weight gain, and finds that a cat's appetite increases after spay or neuter. www.petmd.com

(However, some authors write that caloric needs reduce by 25-30% after spay or neuter.)    Either way, pay attention to your cat's weight gain (or loss), as it is an indicator of health.

Find out how much raw food your cat should eat in one day.