ASK THE EXPERT
Q: “I have noticed off-the-shelf cat food touting ingredients that promote eye health. Does a cat’s diet really have an impact on its eye health? If so, what are the key nutrients that they require for optimal eye health, how do they impact the cat’s vision, and what are good sources of these nutrients?”
A: Cats need several different kinds of nutrients to survive: amino acids from protein, fatty acids and carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water. Like most carnivorous animals, cats can obtain most of their protein from meat, fish and other animal products. Some animal-based protein is easier to digest than plant-based
