You probably know from experience that if you feed your cat the same meal three times a day, seven days a week, they’re not going to turn it down. And it’s easy to just put the same flavour in the cart when you’re running low. That said, cats actually love variety just as...
Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, affects around 30% of cats and 6% of dogs. So, we thought we’d shed some light on the amazing work kidneys achieve on a daily basis, and how we can best look after our furry friend’s organ team by preventing the development of this diagnosis.
As a pet parent it is easy to get into a routine that works for you and your cat. However, there are many ways that we can update our daily routines to help positively impact the environment – without having to make any major life adjustments that cause added stress.
The 2023 NZ House & Garden Tours come to an end this weekend; with Clevedon being the final stop showcasing breathtaking Kiwi homes. Feline Natural is proud to be an official partner of the NZ House & Garden Tours 2023 - New Zealand’s largest charity house tours - run in...
With Christmas just around the corner (can you believe it?) the festive spirit is well and truly in full swing and the social calendar is becoming littered with Christmas parties and family gatherings. Like many people, it is my favorite time of year and I adore spending it with loved...
We all want the very best for our pets, so it’s only natural that we want to know about the ingredients in the food they’re eating to make sure they’re getting the very best nutrition. One of the ingredients in our K9 Natural Oils range, and Feline Natural and K9...
With preparations in full swing for the spooky season, it is important that we not only start planning our decorations, but also how we can keep our feline friends safe during the holiday season. Halloween is a fun time for all, but with constant visitors, intimidating costumes and toxic treats it...
Some of the most popular Halloween treats are toxic for our pets – especially chocolate, so there is no better reason to get in the kitchen and make your feline friend their very own tasty treat for the festive season. Candy Corn Ice Pops Candy corn is one of the staples of...
Unlike their canine counterparts, our feline friends are notoriously poor drinkers. This is likely due to their evolutionary path from desert type environments whereby they obtained most of their water through consumption of entire prey animals… including the stomach contents.
The use of offal in pet food has been a long-time sufferer of poor perception, particularly in countries with low human consumption of organ meats. Often perceived as a cheap, secondary by-product, inferior to muscle meat, this could not be further from the truth! Offal or organ meats are a...
1. Do you employ a full-time qualified nutritionist? Yes. Kathryn Reeves is our in-house nutritionist. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Human Nutrition and Physiology from Massey University. Kathryn also works alongside leading animal research institute; Massey University in New Zealand to create pet food diets...
'My cat just loves water; they love a bath, they love to swim and I often just find them lying out in the rain’….. said basically no cat owner ever! For anyone with childhood memories of their fluffy friend turning into a rabid panther when they tried to put them...
With the glimmer of returning to normal life flickering on the horizon, it is important we consider what this may mean for our furry family members. For the last couple of months, they have adjusted to full households, constant company and likely more attention as our lives have slowed down...
Despite all their wonderful attributes, when it comes to mealtime, many of our feline friends can be a significant source of frustration, particularly when new foods are introduced. Cats are known for their fastidious behavior and this all to frequently extends to their diet. It is not uncommon for an...
Ever wondered why your dog or cat is turning their nose up at food they were loving just days ago? They’re probably trying to tell you something is not quite right with their dinner. Chances are, this is down to the way it has been stored.
The skin is a large, active organ with a high requirement for protein, fat and other nutrients. Therefore, it is unsurprising that subtle changes in its nutrient supply have a marked effect on both skin and coat condition. As the saying goes ‘we are what we eat;’ and in this...
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