This paper compares the nutrient intake of feral cats with domesticated cats in order to better adapt or optimize commercial feline foods. Cats are carnivorous and require a high proportion of dietary energy coming from protein and fat and a low ingestion of carbohydrates.
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Toward Optimizing Feline Nutrition: Insights from the Dietary Nutrient Profile of Feral Cats
Hagen-Plantinga, E.A.