How important are fats to my cats diet? Are some fats better than others?
Fats have three important roles in a pet’s diet. They provide energy, and there is more than twice the amount of energy in an ounce of fat than an ounce of protein or carbohydrate. They help in making the food more palatable, as long as the fat is of high quality and is properly protected from spoilage. Fats provide essential fatty acids to the pet, which they need for a healthy skin and shiny coat. Cats require an extra fatty acid, arachidonic acid, that dogs do not which is only found in fats from animals, poultry or fish.
