Larger, thicker cats have more osteoarthritic changes than smaller, slimmer cats. This is according to new research results from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. So we want to take the opportunity to promote our dry food for cats Monster Big Cat and Monster Sterilized, which are adapted for larger or overweight cats.
At Monster, we constantly strive to offer food for cats with different needs through high meat content, natural content and health benefits. In addition to food for overweight and/or neutered cats, for a healthier weight, we also have a food for large cats. Those cats and cat breeds that are larger are also more likely to suffer from osteoarthritis.
Monster Big Cat is a product in our Original series which, in addition to a fantastic recipe of fresh chicken and dried turkey, also contains extra added glucosamine (500 mg/kg food!). Glucosamine is found naturally in joint cartilage and is an important nutrient for building joint cartilage, which contributes to healthy joints. Big Cat also contains fish oil rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which have natural anti-inflammatory properties. With osteoarthritis, it is important that the cat maintains a healthy weight and gets animal proteins to build strong muscles to support the joints. But even specific nutrition to the joint in the form of omega 3 and glucosamine is important, so changes such as osteoarthritis can be slowed down.
Monster Big Cat of course has all the health benefits that our Monster cat food has, but a unique feature is that the food pieces are larger than in the other adult food varieties to promote chewing; diameter 11-13 mm and thickness 6-7 mm. Gut health with prebiotics, probiotics and mineral-rich clay montmorillonite, which together ensure that good bacteria are added, feed them so that they become more numerous for a stable intestinal flora and neutralize bad bacteria and toxins in the intestine.
Monster Big Cat has a clear Feeding guide to suit whether your cat is an outdoor or indoor cat, neutered or not:
Link to SLU – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences study on osteoarthritis in cats
Link to the international publication in English