Food Choices When Compromise is Indicated

Compromises in a Less-than-Perfect World

I've written dozens of articles on the subject of cat food because I truly believe it sets the foundation for optimal health. Those articles stress the benefits of raw feeding, canned foods as a staple, and how to read cat food labels, just for starters.

Today I stand behind those articles, but must admit that they were written for cats in a perfect world. Unfortunately, we don't always live in a perfect world, so I am here to acknowledge that there are times when we must make food compromises. This fact was borne home to me when I read an email awhile ago:

I will never be able to switch my critters to an all-canned or raw food diet. I'm not a professional "rescue" worker, but kitties-in-need often find me. I have nine at the moment, which is actually on the low side for me . . .read more