If Cats are Carnivores, Why Does Cat Food Contain so Little Meat?

If Cats are Carnivores, Why Does Cat Food Contain so Little Meat?

This video discusses the problems with commercial cat food, emphasizing that cats are obligate carnivores needing meat to survive [00:14]. It highlights that cats' bodies aren't designed for large plant matter and lack enzymes to break down carbohydrates [00:22]. They need animal flesh for nutrients like taurine and vitamin A [00:30].

Most cat foods use cheap fillers like corn gluten meal, wheat middlings, and soy flour, with added sugars and vague ingredients [00:57]. This can cause health issues such as obesity, diabetes, hairballs, kidney disease, and allergies [01:24].

The video explains that these ingredients are used for profit, as meat is expensive [01:54]. It advises reading labels and recommends high-meat content foods or raw/gently cooked diets [02:49]. For kibble, the first ingredients should be animal sources [03:51]. The video urges owners to feed cats a biologically appropriate diet [04:15].