Is Your Cat’s Food Really Nourishing Them? 5 Signs It’s Time for a Change

Cats may not speak our language, but they do tell us when their food isn’t measuring up through their coat, their energy, or even their enthusiasm at mealtime. At Shepherd Boy Farms, we believe real food leads to real vitality. If you’ve noticed any of these signs, your cat’s bowl might be ready for an upgrade:

1. A Coat That’s Lost Its Shine

A glossy, soft coat is a sign of good health, but dull fur or flaky skin often means their diet is lacking essential fatty acids and high quality protein. Just like us, cats thrive when their food is as close to nature as possible.

2. Less Play, More Nap (And Not the Good Kind)

If your cat seems sluggish or if their weight has shifted without explanation, it’s not just “getting older.” Many commercial foods, packed with fillers and carbs, leave cats low on energy and high on empty calories. Real, wholesome nutrition fuels their natural curiosity and playfulness.

3. Turning Up Their Nose at Mealtime

Cats are known for their opinions, but if your feline friend consistently walks away from their bowl, it’s worth asking: Does their food smell and taste like real meat? Many processed kibbles lose the aroma and flavor cats crave because real meat wasn’t the main ingredient to begin with.

What Your Cat’s Body Is Really Asking For

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need animal protein to thrive. If these signs sound familiar, it might be time to trade processed for pure with food that’s as close to nature as it gets.

At Shepherd Boy Farms, our recipes are crafted to support:

• A silky, lustrous coat, thanks to natural oils and real meat
• Steady energy and a healthy weight, with no fillers, just farm fresh nutrition
• Mealtime excitement, because real meat tastes and smells like it should

Because when you feed them the good stuff, you’ll see the difference in their bowl and beyond.