The Purrfectly Logical KitchenWhy Cats Are Not Cut Out for Chunky Food But Who Needs It...

The Purrfectly Logical
KitchenWhy Cats Are Not Cut
Out for Chunky Food But Who
Needs It AnywayAs any feline
fanatic will attest cats are
notorious for their finicky
eating habits And while we
often joke about their
pickiness theres actually a
very good reason why your cat
isnt exactly eager to chow
down on large chunks of kibble
or even tender bits of meatIt
all comes down to the anatomy
of a cats jaw You see unlike
humans and many other animals
cats are unable to move their
jaws from side to side a
condition known as limited
lateral movement This
quipworthy fact means that
when your kitty tries to take
a big bite of food its jaw
simply cant accommodate itSo
what does this mean for our
feline friends Well in order
to eat cats need to use their
teeth to slice and dice their
food into manageable pieces
And because they can only move
their jaws up and down not
from side to side theyre
limited to taking small quick
bites rather than large chunky
onesNow you might be thinking
But what about all those
YouTube videos of cats
devouring massive chunks of
meat like its going out of
style Ah yes those are indeed
impressive feats of feline
flexibility or should I say
finagling However in reality
most cats wont be able to
replicate these stunts without
some serious coaching from
their human costarsSo What
Does This Mean for Your Feline
Friends DietWhile your cat may
not be able to chow down on
massive hunks of food that
doesnt mean they cant enjoy a
varied and nutritious diet In
fact many cat foods are
specifically designed to
accommodate their unique jaw
anatomy by being smaller more
bitesized piecesHere are a few
tips for feeding your feline
friend1 Choose the right
kibble Look for cat foods with
smaller more manageable pieces
that are easy for your kitty
to chew and swallow2 Wet food
is wonderful Canned or raw cat
food can be a great way to add
some variety to your cats diet
as it often comes in small
bitesized pieces3 Dont overdo
it While cats have a
reputation for being greedy
eaters its still important to
monitor their food intake and
avoid overfeedingIn
ConclusionWhile our feline
friends may not be able to
chow down on massive chunks of
food theyre perfectly happy
with smaller more manageable
bites And who can blame them
After all life is short but
the pleasure of a good meal
can last a lifetime

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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