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How do you know your cat is hungry and give it a meal

Learn about your cat's behaviour

By Samara BenPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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How do you know your cat is hungry and give it a meal
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How do you know that your cat is hungry, knowing that animals do not have the ability to speak? But thanks to her body language, it's possible to tell when she wants something. Let's see together how to understand if the cat is hungry.

Anyone who lives with a pet knows very well that when they want something, even if they have no opinion, they know how to make themselves understood. It is about understanding their movements and their pronunciation.

Even cats that want to eat move in a certain way and make certain sounds. Let's see together how to tell if a cat is hungry.

Here's how to find out that your hungry cat

To understand if your cat is hungry, it is necessary to observe every movement of the cat and first of all listen to its meow, which is completely different from the usual movement.

The movements that a cat can make when he is hungry are: stick to his legs and walk around his feet. These two situations can be very common, but if your cat exhibits these behaviors when she approaches her bowl, she is definitely hungry.

Another thing a cat can do when it is hungry is to sit next to the empty container and clap its paws to get our attention and signal that the container is empty. This is why it is so important not to underestimate some cat situations.

Understand if the cat is hungry: listen to her voice

Cats are known to communicate with their body language and meow. The latter has a different meaning depending on the situation. This is exactly why it is necessary to be aware of the type of sound a cat makes to understand, among other things, if it is hungry.

The meow of hungry cats is really a high-pitched cry. To make sure your cat wants to eat, watch it for a few minutes, walk away, if the cat continues to meow and becomes louder, fill your beloved cat's bowl.

However it is important to know. The sharp cry of the cat not only means that the latter is hungry for this, but it is also necessary to evaluate the duration of the crying. A cat that is already hungry will prolong its cry until it gets food, but if the high-pitched cry is short and irregular, the cat may experience physical pain.

To make sure your furry friend is hungry, pay attention to his movements and meows and you will see that the cat will lead you directly in front of its bowl.

Proper nutrition for your cat

If your cat is looking for or asking for food all the time, make sure you provide her with adequate nutrition. Note these tips we give below about feeding your cat:

Most cats need about 240 calories per day. Dry foods contain about 300 calories per cup, while wet foods contain about 250 calories.

It is convenient to combine both types of food, for example, serve dry food throughout the day and leave wet food at night.

Measure the amount your cat needs according to its characteristics and place it in two different places in the house. Your cat's innate curiosity will help her find it, and at the same time, it will stimulate her searching instinct.

Cats do not digest vegetable proteins as easily as meat proteins, so make sure that the food you feed your cat is rich in meat proteins and contains no more than 10% carbohydrates.

Also remember that all wet food you want to give your cat should be made primarily of meat.

The amount of food you should feed your cat depends on its age, weight, and environment. If you think he has lost a lot of weight, feel free to consult your vet, as your pet may instinctively be hiding a serious condition.

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Samara Ben

Cooking, Beauty, hair and culture writer. One of Most Influential People in the Multicultural Market.

www.foodzza.com

I am a Creative Writing major I was focused on writing fiction. I have a great passion for writing.

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