Brain Food for Cats

Cats require proper nutrition for healthy brain development just as humans do. Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are essential to feline health; they keep cholesterol levels low, promote silky, shiny coats, and play an important role in healthy brain function.

  1. Omega 3s

    • Some cat foods already contain Omega 3s in forms that are easily digestible by cats. Science Diet Kitten Formula contains extra DHA, an Omega 3 fatty acid, precisely because it is so crucial to feline brain development. Orijen, a cat food made by Champion pet foods, contains fresh meat, certified fit for human consumption, that contains the DHA and EPA found in all fresh meat sources.

      Innova Cat and Kitten food contains ingredients from all food groups, including added Omega 3 fatty acids.

    Other Foods With Omega 3s Your Cat Can Eat

    • You don't have to restrict your cat to an all-kibble diet. In fact, fresh food is better for your cat, just as it is for people. Any kind of meat will help your cat get the Omega 3s it needs, but fish, especially sardines, salmon and tuna are rich in this brain-boosting fatty acid.

    Supplements

    • If your preferred cat food does not contain enough meat sources to guarantee the fatty acids needed by your cat, and you don't have the time to invest in preparing fresh meals for it, you can add supplements with Omega 3s to your cat's diet.

      Supplements come in capsules and as liquids that you can spray onto your cat's regular food. As algae contains only one type of Omega 3, while animal sources usually contain two, supplements containing Omega 3s derived from algae sources are not as beneficial as those derived from animal sources.