Wellness diets. Wellness routines. Wellness care. You’ve probably heard these words for both human health — and that of your pets. But, what does wellness mean? Is it important to maintain wellness in multiple ways, or is just giving your cat the right food enough? Here’s why it’s so important to support your cat’s wellness from head to tail — and how supplements that benefit the body’s microbiome, immune system, and organ function can keep your cat feeling their best.

What Is Wellness?

Wellness is more than just giving your cat the right food — it’s about helping them thrive entirely. Wellness also involves focusing on multiple aspects of your cat’s life. These include mental enrichment, physical health, and good nutrition, to ensure your cat receives a well-rounded approach to better health. This can be in the form of spending an hour letting your cat chase a laser pointer, followed by a healthy meal topped with a nutritious supplement, and then a session of cuddling and rest. By supporting all aspects of your cat’s needs, you can ensure they feel their best. 

How the Immune System Supports Your Cat’s Health

Supporting your cat’s immune system is another aspect of wellness — protecting their physical body. The immune system works to keep your cat healthy by fighting off bad pathogens such as viruses or bacteria. In addition, it also works to regulate inflammation. When the immune system gets out of balance, it can cause a cascade of problems. You may notice your cat gets sick more often, is more susceptible to long-term viral illnesses like feline herpesvirus, or has stronger responses to allergens in their diet or the environment. 

Luckily, supporting the immune system through a healthy diet and beneficial supplements can help keep it in tip top shape. Fera Pets offers its Feline Lysine Immune supplement, designed to help support multiple aspects of your cat’s immune system. It contains a blend of lysine as well as a mix of probiotics and natural ingredients to boost health. The combination of ingredients offers a whole-body approach to immune health, rather than only focusing on one targeted area, to help the body protect itself.

How Microbiomes Support Wellness

The microbiome in your cat’s gut, on their skin, and in their mouth are all considered physical barriers of the immune system. You’ve likely heard about various body microbiomes such as the gut flora in your cat’s intestines. Many pet supply companies are also creating products to help support these systems through the use of prebiotics, or food for good bacteria; probiotics, or the healthy bacteria themselves; and postbiotics, or the enzymes these bacteria secrete. The healthy bacteria in these locations help crowd out harmful bad bacteria, preventing illness. 

When the balance of bacteria tips in the wrong direction, it can lead to problems. These include inflammation, infections, and an overall weakened immune system. Fera Pets Wellness Blend for cats is a great way to help support whole-body health through your cat’s microbiome. It offers a combination of lysine for immune support; the essential amino acid taurine for heart, eye, and muscle function; and a variety of antioxidants and probiotics to add beneficial bacteria. 

How Organ Support Benefits Good Health

It’s probably obvious that having healthy organs is essential to your cat’s health. After all, without a healthy, functioning heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and more, your cat wouldn’t be able to survive. Yet, it’s still important to support their organs through good nutrition, lots of exercise, and supplements that can help. Think of each organ as a cog in a wheel in your cat’s body — by keeping each well-oiled and running, you can ensure your cat stays feeling great.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is one of the most common organ diseases affecting older cats. Most cats will be affected by it after the age of 15. The kidneys work extra hard on cats, and many cats may not have signs of kidney disease until it is very advanced — which is why supporting kidney health before there is a problem is so important. 

Fera Pets Kidney Support for cats does this in a number of ways. Astragalus gives the body an immune boost while also reducing oxidative stress that can cause damage to the kidneys. In addition, a combination of cordyceps mushroom, Rehmannia root, and chitosan work to support kidney function. Finally, probiotics promote a healthy gut, helping to break down nutrients the kidney needs for optimal function.

Why Good Nutrition and Supplements Matter

You are what you eat — and your cat is no different. Offering a healthy balance of essential nutrients through your cat’s diet is important to their health. Cats are obligate carnivores, and require some specific amino acids, namely taurine, to keep their heart, eyes, and body running properly. Without these essential ingredients, cats can suffer from many different health issues. If your cat is a picky eater, or has a health issue such as food allergies, it can be hard to have all of their nutritional needs met through diet alone. A food topper supplement can also encourage your cat to eat more of their regular food. It becomes a tasty “treat” atop it that also benefits their health. 

Wellness, from nose to tail, is important for your cat’s health. Maintaining a balance of healthy food, beneficial supplements, plenty of exercise, and lots of cuddles can ensure your cat has the best opportunity to stay strong and healthy. By supporting your cat’s whole body, you can rest assured they’re getting all the building blocks they need for a long, happy life.

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