Every time people see stray cats, they can’t help but want to help them. However, many do not know how to feed stray cats or what food to give them. Therefore, when feeding stray cats, it is necessary to understand their dietary habits and select the correct food to help them eat more healthily.

What Can Be Fed to Stray Cats

When encountering stray cats, we can appropriately give them some safe and easily digestible foods. Specifically, you can choose the following types:

1. Cat Food: The ideal choice is adult cat food or kitten food, which is nutritionally complete and easy to digest and absorb.
2. Wet Food: Cat cans or wet cat food are also good options. Their high moisture content helps supplement the water loss stray cats experience living outdoors.
3. Cooked Chicken, Fish: Cooked chicken and fish (with bones removed) can provide protein, but be careful to avoid adding any seasonings, especially onion, garlic, and other ingredients toxic to cats.
4. Cat Dairy Products: For kittens, specially formulated cat milk powder or goat milk powder can be chosen. Do not feed cow’s milk directly, as many cats are lactose intolerant.
5. Cat Snacks: Some cat snacks like cat sticks and cat biscuits preferred by cats can also be given in moderation.

Be careful not to feed too much at one time to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. Additionally, if caring for stray cats long-term, it is best to take them regularly to animal rescue stations or professional veterinarians for health checks, and consider neutering to reduce the stray cat population. Also, whenever possible, seek adoption homes to give them a warm family.

1. What Is Mainly Fed to Stray Cats?

The diet of stray cats is mainly based on that of domestic cats, meaning cat food. However, because stray cats do not receive regular nutrition, common domestic cat food contains too much nutrition for them, which may cause overnutrition. Besides, domestic cat food might cause food allergies in stray cats. Therefore, stray cats should eat nutritionally balanced, high-protein, low-fat cat food, or dog food that is more suitable.

2. Can Vegetables, Fruits, and Fish Also Be Fed to Stray Cats?

Vegetables, fruits, and fish are also good foods for stray cats that can supplement their nutrition, but they cannot replace cat food or become their main food. At the same time, it is important to note that some vegetables and fruits, such as garlic, onions, and apples, can harm the health of stray cats and should not be fed to them.

3. Can Stray Cats Drink Milk?

Many people think stray cats can drink milk, but in fact, stray cats should not drink milk because their digestive system cannot properly digest lactose. Drinking too much milk may cause diarrhea and even more serious problems.

4. Can Stray Cats Drink Water?

Stray cats can drink water, but they prefer warm water and can only drink a small amount daily to avoid dehydration. Therefore, when feeding stray cats, make sure to prepare warm water to ensure their hydration health.

5. What Else Can Stray Cats Eat?

Besides cat food, vegetables, fruits, and fish, stray cats can also eat eggs, meat, nuts, and rice powder, but these foods must be cooked and cooled before feeding.

Overall, when feeding stray cats, pay attention to choosing foods suitable for them and avoid giving inappropriate foods. Finally, most importantly, always provide stray cats with warmth and safety so they can enjoy a healthy and happy life.