🐾 What I Learned About Feeding My Indoor Cat (After Getting It All Wrong)
I Thought All Cat Food Was the Same… Until My Cat Proved Me Wrong.
When I adopted Luna, I picked whatever cat food looked “premium” and had a nice photo of salmon on the front. She ate it. I thought we were good.
Fast forward six months: she started gaining weight, her coat looked dull, and she wasn’t as playful anymore. That’s when I realized—I’d been feeding her what I thought was healthy, not what she actually needed.
So I did my homework (and made a few mistakes along the way). Here’s what I wish I knew from the start.
1. Indoor Cats = Less Zoom, More Doom (If You Overfeed)
Indoor cats don’t run marathons across backyards. They nap. A lot. Which means their food needs to be low in calories but high in real nutrition.
🟢 What worked for Luna:
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Switching to an indoor-specific formula
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Scheduled meals (no more all-you-can-eat buffet)
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Mixing in wet food twice a day
2. Wet Food Isn't Spoiling Them. It's Saving Their Health.
I used to think wet food was just a treat. But Luna's vet said it helps with hydration, kidney health, and digestion.
🟢 Bonus: Her fur got so much softer once I added quality wet food to her routine. Also… fewer hairballs. Win.
3. Read the Ingredients, Not the Hype
If the first ingredient is “chicken meal byproduct gluten,” it’s a no from me. I started checking the back of the bag, not the front.
🛑 Avoid:
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Mystery meat
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Sugars (why??)
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Fillers like corn, wheat, soy
🟢 Look for:
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Named proteins (“turkey,” “salmon”)
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Omega-3s
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Simple, pronounceable ingredients
4. Treats Are Sneaky Little Calorie Bombs
I used to give Luna “just a few” treats... ten times a day. They add up fast. Now I use them as rewards during playtime or grooming. She still gets excited—and stays healthy.
5. There’s No One-Size-Fits-All
Luna hates chicken. My neighbor’s cat won’t eat anything but chicken. Every cat’s different. What matters most? Pay attention. Try different things. And if something feels off—ask a vet.
Real Talk: Feeding Your Cat Isn’t About Being Perfect
It’s about learning what works, adjusting when needed, and giving your cat food that actually supports their little furry body. And hey, if they like it too? Bonus.
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