No matter how well-intentioned, most cat nutrition advice relies on repeated myths, fear-based messaging, or outdated information that was never accurate to begin with. Even veterinarians get most of their post-grad education from pet food companies. This book corrects the myths and completes the story.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Feline nutritional needs—and where human nutrition ideas do and don’t apply
• What pet food labels mean, how they mislead, and how they are changing
• Common myths and marketing tactics used to sell cat food
• How pet food is regulated and manufactured, and where problems arise
• Which ingredients may be risky for cats, including concerns related to excessive phosphorus, glyphosate exposure, and formulation errors
• How to feed a cat properly: what to feed, how much, where, and how often
• How to switch foods safely and manage picky eaters
• How to improve your cat’s diet without spending a fortune
• When homemade and raw diets help—and when they don’t
• How nutrition affects common feline health problems, including urinary tract disease, kidney disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, dental disease, obesity, cancer, and aging
• How to make healthier, more sustainable food choices for your cat and the planet

You’ll also get:

• Dr. Jean’s fully revised approved food lists, covering canned, dry, frozen, freeze-dried, dehydrated, and raw diets—plus treats, toppers, meat sources, and “just-add-meat” supplements
• Updated information on pet food practices in the UK, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Latin America/Caribbean, and Australia
• Helpful appendices, glossaries, and curated resources
• More than 400 references from primary scientific literature—completely hype-free

This book is for cat guardians who want clear, factual answers—not opinions, rumors, or best guesses.

If you want to feed your cat with confidence, backed by biology, evidence, common sense, and a deep understanding of cats themselves, What Cats Should Eat is your guide.