Which ingredients should never be missing from a cat's diet
They drive us crazy, but we love them that way
Anyone living with a cat knows this: it's not just any animal, it's a small force of nature with a character all its own.
It watches you with an air of superiority as it knocks over a plant. It "helps" you work by lying on your laptop keyboard. And when you least expect it, it decides your new jacket is the perfect place to sharpen its claws.
Yet, after a second of eye contact, all is forgiven. Because you don't really own a cat — you accompany it, you understand it, you love it.
And precisely for this reason, it deserves nutrition that lives up to its unique nature: that of a pure, precise, demanding carnivore.
The cat is an obligate carnivore: what that really means
Many forget it, but a cat is not a "small dog."
It is an obligate carnivore, meaning its body is designed to derive energy and health almost exclusively from animal proteins.
This means that:
- its metabolism does not utilize carbohydrates well;
- it needs specific amino acids and fatty acids found only in high-quality animal proteins;
- an unbalanced diet or one poor in essential nutrients can cause even severe deficiencies.
One example above all? Taurine, a fundamental substance for the cat's heart, vision, and nervous system.
It cannot produce it on its own: it must consume it daily through its diet.
Essential ingredients in a cat's diet
A truly complete diet for a cat must contain a balance of:
High-quality animal proteins
They are the heart of feline nutrition.
They must come from selected meats, digestible and rich in essential amino acids (such as taurine).
Proteins provide energy, build tissues, keep the coat shiny, and muscles toned.
Vitamins and minerals
Cats need vitamins A, D, E, B12 and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, but always in balanced amounts.
An excess of minerals, for example, can cause kidney or urinary problems.
That's why balance is everything: it's not enough to "add a little meat" — a precise formula is needed.
Good fats and essential fatty acids
Omega 3 and 6 support skin, coat, and the immune system.
In cats, they also contribute to joint and cardiovascular health.
But their origin must be controlled: only quality fats maintain proper assimilation.
Hydration and fiber
Even if cats instinctively drink little, diet can help them maintain proper hydration levels.
Fiber promotes digestion and helps prevent hairball formation, but it must be present in moderate, never excessive, amounts.
Why Natar respects a cat's true nature
Natar is born after years of research and observation: nutritional studies, analysis of biological needs, and digestibility tests conducted with veterinary experts.
Each formula is designed to imitate what nature has already created: complete, balanced nutrition tailored to feline metabolism.
With just one Natar serving, your cat receives:
- all the essential animal proteins it needs;
- optimal doses of taurine and vitamins;
- good fats and perfectly balanced minerals.
No need to add anything. No need to mix.
Each kibble is a complete formula, built with precision and love for cats.
The Natar perspective: balance and freedom
We love cats also for what makes them unpredictable.
Because behind their independence lies a delicacy that only those who truly know them can recognize.
That's why we created Natar Cat: to nourish their freedom with the respect they deserve.
Every ingredient is carefully selected, every proportion studied to the tenth.
Not to change them — but to accompany them in their perfect nature.
Give your cat food that respects who they are.
Discover Natar's formula for cats, created to nourish their true nature.
✍️ By the Natar Pet Nutrition team — Specialists in feline nutrition and urinary wellness.