The ACANA®
Cat Library

Being a cat parent can be hard work, but we have tips and advice to help your cat live happily by your side. From raising a new kitten to nurturing your cat’s needs, our ACANA cat library has you covered.

Find Resources by Life Stage

The needs of your cat can vary greatly depending on their age. Explore our most recent articles and advice on raising a happy and healthy cat at every life stage.

HELPFUL CAT CLIPS

Check out these fun and educational short video clips to get help with common cat issues, general feline education, nutrition advice, and more!

What can you do to help cats not using their litterbox?

LITTERBOX TIPS

PART 1

Craft an oasis by recreating the desert - seriously!

LITTERBOX TIPS

PART 2

2 Helpful tips to get your cat to stop peeing outside the box

LITTERBOX TIPS

PART 3

2 tips to stop litterbox issues with other cats

LITTERBOX TIPS

PART 4

HOW DID CATS GET DOMESTICATED?

HOW DID CATS GET DOMESTICATED

FIRST CONTACT
WITH HUMANS

There is evidence indicating that humans lived alongside cats nearly 10,000 years ago in some parts of the middle east.

Cats began making themselves at home around human agricultural settlements, taking advantage of rodents and food scraps nearby.

HOW DID CATS GET DOMESTICATED

LIVING
ALONGSIDE HUMANS

Cats mostly lived outdoors, and natural selection favored cats who were more tame and able to cohabit with humans to gain access to food.

This relationship eventually led to the evolution of domestic cats as we know them today.

HOW DID CATS GET DOMESTICATED

MODERN
INDOOR CATS

The 20th century brought new technology that allowed cats to live comfortably indoors with humans, like litter boxes and cat food.

Despite living more indoors, cats are still natural hunters and require a diet high in animal protein – like ACANA cat food!

AMA: Driscoll CA, Clutton-Brock J, Kitchener AC, O'Brien SJ. The Taming of the cat. Genetic and archaeological findings hint that wildcats became housecats earlier--and in a different place--than previously thought. Sci Am. 2009;300(6):68-75.

FIND THE
RIGHT RECIPE

for your Cat TAKE THE QUIZ
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FREQUENTLY ASKED CAT QUESTIONS

  • What should I feed my cat?

    Cats have their own tastes and preferences, just like us, so what works best will be unique for every cat. If you have a kitten, we recommend starting with the ACANA® First Feast recipe. If your cat has reached maturity, the main thing to consider is finding a flavor they love. Any of our All-Life Stages or Adult Maintenance formulas will provide your adult cat with the nutrients they need.

    You can mix and match with wet and dry food any way you like, so experiment and see what works best for your cat. You can try:

    • 100% Canned: Feeding a 100% canned diet can be a great way to add moisture to your cat’s diet, or cater to a cat with a preference toward wet food over dry food.
    • Canned and Dry Combo: You can feed an ACANA® dry formula in the morning and switch to one of our canned options when the dinner bell rings. This is a great way to keep your cat interested and excited about mealtime.
    • As a Topper: Feeding ACANA® dry food with a topping of our canned recipes may be a great fit if you find your cat is picky and needs a bit of encouragement to eat.

  • When should I switch from kitten to adult food?

    You can begin the transition to an adult recipe when your cat has reached maturity, generally around 52 weeks (1 year) of age.

  • What is life-stage feeding?

    Life-stage feeding is choosing a diet designed to meet your cat’s optimal nutritional needs at a specific age or physiologic state. For example, feeding a Kitten diet to cats under one year of age or feeding an Adult Maintenance diet to a 3-year-old cat.

  • Should my cat eat a vegetarian or vegan diet?

    Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they depend on meat for survival, and their diet requires some nutrients found exclusively in animal ingredients. We believe that cats should be fed a diet rich in animal ingredients. Our ACANA® recipes contain 65-75%* animal ingredients to ensure your cat gets all the nutrients they require.
    *Approximate and derived from the unprocessed state of the ingredients

  • How does ACANA food help support my cat’s health?

    Every ACANA® recipe is formulated to support a cat’s unique health requirements. We have recipe options that give Pet Lovers variety while still providing their cats with all the nutrients they require. There are many flavors to choose from for adult cats, and several recipes are formulated for specific needs:

    • The Indoor Entrée recipe helps control hairballs and has balanced calories from protein and fat to help maintain a healthy weight
    • The First Feast recipe is specifically formulated to help support healthy muscle, brain development, and eye and brain function for growing kittens.
    • The Meadowlands recipe is formulated to help support healthy digestion and healthy heart, eyes, skin, and coat.