2S THE DOMESTIC AiND EONG-HAIKED CAT 



as animals require a percentage of fat in their 

 diet. By buying these cheaper cuts and grind- 

 ing the meat, the bones may be relished by 

 both the adult cats and also used for the kittens. 

 To this first meal may be added a cooked vege- 

 table, cooked and chopped fine, well mixed 

 with the meat and biscuit; a different vegetable 

 each day will vary the diet and be much relish- 

 ed by the cat. For the second meal, the raw 

 meat and biscuit without the vegetable. In 

 warm weather cooked fish, boiled and boned, 

 may be used once a week in place of meat, but 

 if it does not agree with the cat or loosens the 

 bowel, it is well to omit. Never use canned 

 salmon; there is no nourishment in salmon. A 

 sardine in oil is sometimes relished as a treat. 

 In the fall when the cats are putting on coat, 

 boiled rice may take the place of a vegetable, 

 and about once a month corn-meal mush. Len- 

 tils may also be used and are fine for coat grow- 

 ing. Avoid wet feeding and cow's milk; this 

 produces dysentery, so fatal to kittens. Feed 

 only as much as will be eaten quickly; never 

 leave food in dishes. Also have fresh grass 

 accessible, or sprouted oats, plenty of fresh 

 water and once or twice a month catnip for a 

 treat. By planning a day ahead a change of 

 menu may be given the cat and it will be great- 

 ly appreciated. Lamb may be cooked with rice 

 or fed raw once a week and is very nourishing. 



