Fats

Water

Water is the most important nutrient. Essential to life, water accounts for between 60 percent to 70 percent of an adult cat\\\\\\\'s body weight. While food may help meet some of your cat\\\\\\\'s water needs (dry food has up to 10 percent moisture, canned food has up to 78 percent), cats need to have fresh clean water available to them at all times. A deficiency of water may have serious repercussions for your cat.

Proteins

Proteins are the basic building blocks for cells, tissues, organs, enzymes, hormones and antibodies, and are important for growth, maintenance, reproduction and repair of your cat. Proteins can be obtained from a number of sources, like fish.

Proteins also have building blocks called Amino acids. They are divided into essential non-essential amino acids. They cannot be naturally produced by your cat. The essential amino acid, Taurine, prevents eye and heart disease, as well as reproduction, foetal growth and survival. It is found in fish, among other foods of animal origin.

Fats are the most concentrated form of food energy. They give your cat more than twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates. They keep the structure of cells in shape and are needed for production of hormones. Fat is needed for absorption and the use of fat-soluble vitamins. It also insulates the body and protects your cats internal organs.

You should make sure that essential fatty acids are also included in your cat\\\\\\\'s diet because they cannot be synthesized by her naturally. A great essential fatty acid, Linoleic acid is vital for your cat\\\\\\\'s skin and coat, kidney function and reproduction. Last, but definitely not least, Omega-6 with Omega-3 is crucial in healing inflammation. Make sure you read the label before you feed your cat to know if it is getting the most important nutrients for its health.

Minerals

Minerals are inorganic compounds. It is important you include them in her diet. This is because minerals are important for strong bones and teeth, maintaining fluid balance and metabolism.

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