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

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