Feeding
Feeding the cats can help them through the cold winter months and help protect wildlife
Cats need extra calories in the winter to generate more body heat. The cold and snow can make food scarce. Having a regular food source reduces their need to hunt the local wildlife.
Leaving food out overnight can attract unwanted wildlife. Cats seem to be more active at dusk and dawn. By putting food out at these time the cats are more likely to eat the food rather than random critters.
Stay Hydrated
Cats don’t always drink enough water. Serving wet food is a great way to get more moisture into their system.
Goat’s milk is a great treat and a way to get them to drink more. They are lactose intolerant, and should not be given cow’s milk!
Winter Feeding
A covered shelter to place food and water can help keep snow off of food and provide some shelter from the wind.
A heated water bowl is a must! When temperatures drop below freezing cats lose their water sources. Salted roads create salt water which is undrinkable.
Wet food will freeze, so expect to be serving dry food. Kitten food is higher in calories and protein and can give the cats a little bit of kick they need while they’re burning extra calories just trying to stay warm.