As human pets, the dietary preferences of cats have always been the focus of concern for cat owners. In a cat's diet, both meat and vegetarian foods are optional, but do cats prefer meat or vegetables? This article will discuss this problem from the aspects of cat's natural habits and nutritional needs.

First and foremost, cats are carnivores by nature. In the wild, cats mainly prey on small animals, such as mice, birds, insects, etc., which are high-protein, high-fat foods. Therefore, the cat's gastrointestinal system and metabolism are better suited to digest and absorb animal proteins. This is why the main ingredient in cat food is usually meat.

Secondly, the nutritional requirements of cats also indicate that they need meat more. Cats need an amino acid called taurine, which is found in small amounts in plants. Taurine is essential for cat vision and heart health, and cats lacking this nutrition are prone to vision loss, heart disease and other illnesses. In addition, cats also need a lot of protein to maintain good health, and the protein content in plants is relatively low, and its amino acid composition is not very consistent with the needs of cats.

Of course, that doesn't mean cats can't eat vegetarian food at all. In human food culture, vegetarian diet is also a healthy choice. Moreover, some cat food brands have also launched vegetarian cat food, which ensures the nutritional needs of cats by adding nutrients such as synthetic amino acids and vitamins. However, if the owner chooses to feed the cat vegetarian food, it is necessary to pay attention to the balance of nutrition to avoid the occurrence of malnutrition and health problems.

To sum up, from the cat's natural habits and nutritional needs, cats prefer meat. However, if the owner chooses to feed the cat vegetarian food, it is also a must to pay attention to the balance of nutrition and health issues. The best way to do this is to select advanced cat food that has been scientifically formulated to provide the various nutrients your cat needs. At the same time, the owner can also add some cooked meat, fish and other foods to enrich the cat's diet.