I understand that it is normal for cats to supplement their diet with grass to give extra minerals, etc. However, logically speaking, thus indicates a deficiency in the quality of the cat food. Otherwise she would not need to eat grass to make up the nutritional difference. It seems to me, therefore that it is “normal” for cats to eat grass because most cat food is of poor quality.

I used to cook for the cat on occasion: chicken, fish, etc. Her fur was shiny and she almost never had hairballs. She was in great health and almost never ate grass. But, lately, she’s started to get some gingivitis and stinky breath. This means thar homecooked food is out! We need to feed her crunchy food to keep her teeth clean.

I need nutritious cat food suggestions that work! Ideas?

(No, I’m not going to brush her teeth. She would take my hand off if I tried. And no, she doesn’t like kitty “treats” that clean her teeth.)