If we had to name one single nutrient  that defines feline survival, it would be taurine . According to AAFCO , taurine is classified as an essential nutrient  for cats — meaning cats cannot make enough of it on their own . It must come from food. Without it, cats do not slowly decline. They fail . And sometimes, they die. Why Taurine Is So Critical for Cats Taurine supports multiple life-critical systems in cats, including: Heart function (prevention of dilated cardiomyopath

Image from https://catfoodtip.com/best-raw-cat-food/ When it comes to feline nutrition, there’s no such thing as a “superfood” in the trendy, human sense.For cats, superfoods are simply foods that deliver critical nutrients in the form their bodies are designed to use. Cats are obligate carnivores. Their superfoods come from meat, organs, and seafood  — not plants, powders, or supplements trying to mimic nature. Here are some of the most powerful, species-appropriate superfoo

At XMMO, we see food as more than fuel. Food is information. It tells your cat’s body how to heal, how to digest, how to maintain muscle, hydration, and organ health. That’s why so many of our conversations with cat parents eventually lead to the same question: “How do I switch my cat to a raw or fresh food diet safely?” The short answer?Some cats switch in a week. Others need three months (or longer).Both are normal — and both can be done well. This guide walks you through a

Let’s talk about digestibility — the degree to which nutrients from food are actually absorbed and delivered through the bloodstream to the body’s cells.  One of the clearest ways to assess digestibility is by comparing how much food is eaten versus how much is passed as stool.  Cats fed extremely cheap foods like Royal Canin , which contain low-quality grains and grain by-products such as corn, often produce larger and more frequent stools.  Much of this material isn’t absor

Raw feeding is a topic that brings a lot of mixed opinions . There are concerns about parasites, bacteria, safety, and processing, etc.. Debunk #1: Raw meats contains bacteria and parasites. YES, but what do you know about feline digestive system ? Cats are obligate carnivores  designed to eat raw meat. Their stomach acid is around x10 times more acidic than human’s stomach , creating an environment where most harmful bacteria struggle to survive.  Parasites are another major

Cats are obligate carnivores : no salivary amylase and low pancreatic amylase.Translation? Cats are not built to process carbs. At all. Yet most dry foods like Royal Canin and other vets recommended brands are packed with carbohydrates. Eating carbohydrates kills your cat slowly if you don't educate yourself and read more below. When you feed your cats high-carb dry kibble like Royal Canin: The pancreas pumps insulin Blood sugar crashes Your cat feels hungry again Eats more S