Can't remember..fat for snack?

[SuePea]

I just made hamburgers for dinner and of course have all that nice beef fat left over. It's either scrape it into the garbage or wash it down the sink--unless, of course, I can give some to the felines for a snack. I have heard of too much fat causing pancreatitis, but not sure if that's the case in cats or just dogs. BTW, Charlie is still doing fine....

 

[BJM]

Garbage.
Down the sink will clog it over time and messes up sanitation systems.

 

[SuePea]

no snack for Charlie & civvie?

 

[BJM]

Are they underweight? I suppose you might save a tiny amount to use as flavoring occasionally, but fat is 8.5 calories per gram vs the 3.5 of protein and a little goes a long way calorie wise.

 

[SuePea]

no.. Charlie's probably right where he ought to be and Moustache is looking good, too. Their fur is kinda dry though... dunno what causes that.

 

[BJM]

For poor hair coat, you want essential fatty acids approved to supplement cats.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Most cat foods are almost 50% of calories from fat so a little fat is not a concern fro cats but is, like you mentioned, high fat for dogs should be avoided.

 

[SuePea]

For poor hair coat, you want essential fatty acids approved to supplement cats.

can I get that as a supplement? any you recommend?

 

[BJM]

There are a number listed at this vendor.
Fish oil may be given; I've seen Nordic Naturals mentioned a few times.

 

[SuePea]

Awesome, they both have dandruff again. I wonder if somehow their new diet is a little poor on those nutrients.