Should my cat eat grain-free food? What brands are recommended?

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Hi, I would like to know what’s a good brand name grain free cat food to give my Cat.? Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 20 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to PetCoach. Purina makes several options of grain-free diets for cats, and this is a reputable brand. That being said, most veterinarians do not recommend feeding grain-free diets to cats or dogs. Grains provide vital nutrients to cats (and dogs) and do not cause any harm. Most food allergies in cats and dogs are to specific types of proteins, not grains. Some grain-free diets are lower in carbohydrates, which means that they can be quite high in both fat and calories. Other grain-free diets merely substitute similar amounts of highly refined starches such as those from potatoes or tapioca (cassava) in place of grains. These ingredients may provide fewer nutrients and less fiber than whole grains, while costing more. Please see the attached link to learn more about the truth about grain-free diets, and share with your friends! http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/grain-free-diets-big-on-marketing-small-on-truth/. I hope this is helpful!

Should my cat eat grain-free food? What brands are recommended?

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