# llms.txt for https://www.whiskas.ca # A curated list of key pages and descriptions for large language models # Generated August, 2026 > www.whiskas.ca/en-ca is the official website of the WHISKAS Canada brand, featuring product details, brand history, promotions, and a lifestyle blog. ## Product - [WHISKAS® SEAFOOD SELECTIONS™ Natural Salmon and Shrimp Flavour](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/products/dry/whiskas-seafood-selections-natural-salmon-and-shrimp-flavour): Cat parents love the independent spirit of their pets but know they still need loving care. That's why all WHISKAS Dry Cat Food recipes are made with real high quality protein and real chicken, beef, seafood, or other natural flavours. WHISKAS provides a 100% nutritionally complete and balanced meal to keep your cat happy, vital, and full of life. WHISKAS Dry Cat Food for adult cats 1 year and older has a crunchy kibble outer layer, which helps support your cat’s oral care, and a tasty, soft, meaty centre. Together, they deliver high quality protein in an irresistible flavour cats love. Made with no artificial flavours or colours, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food Seafood Selections Natural Salmon & Shrimp is made with real salmon and natural shrimp flavour. Conveniently, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food does not require refrigeration after opening and can be left out in a bowl all day without the risk of drying out or going stale. This makes it easy to travel with, too. As the makers of WHISKAS we recommend that two thirds of your cat’s daily calories come from wet cat food and one third from dry cat food, so try mixing it up at mealtime by alternating WHISKAS Dry Cat Food with WHISKAS Wet Cat Food. It’s a good way to keep your cat interested and happy for 100% more purrs! - [WHISKAS® Indoor with Real Chicken](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/products/dry/whiskas-indoor-real-chicken): Cat parents love the independent spirit of their pets but know they still need loving care. That's why all WHISKAS Dry Cat Food recipes are made with real high quality protein and real chicken, beef, seafood, or other natural flavours. WHISKAS provides a 100% nutritionally complete and balanced meal to keep your cat happy, vital, and full of life. WHISKAS Dry Cat Food Indoor for indoor adult cats 1 year and older has a crunchy kibble outer layer, which helps support your cat’s oral care, and a tasty, soft, meaty centre. Together, they deliver high quality protein in an irresistible flavour cats love. Made with natural fibres for hairball control, lower fat, and no artificial flavours or colours, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food Indoor is made with real chicken. Conveniently, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food does not require refrigeration after opening and can be left out in a bowl all day without the risk of drying out or going stale. This makes it easy to travel with, too. As the makers of WHISKAS we recommend that two thirds of your cat’s daily calories come from wet cat food and one third from dry cat food, so try mixing it up at mealtime by alternating WHISKAS Dry Cat Food with WHISKAS Wet Cat Food. It’s a good way to keep your cat interested and happy for 100% more purrs!" - [WHISKAS® MEATY SELECTIONS™ with Real Chicken](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/products/dry/whiskas-meaty-selections-real-chicken): Cat parents love the independent spirit of their pets but know they still need loving care. That's why all WHISKAS Dry Cat Food recipes are made with real high quality protein and real chicken, beef, seafood, or other natural flavours. WHISKAS provides a 100% nutritionally complete and balanced meal to keep your cat happy, vital, and full of life. WHISKAS Dry Cat Food for adult cats 1 year and older has a crunchy kibble outer layer, which helps support your cat’s oral care, and a tasty, soft, meaty centre. Together, they deliver high quality protein in an irresistible flavour cats love. Made with no artificial flavours or colours, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food Meaty Selections Chicken is made with real chicken. Conveniently, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food does not require refrigeration after opening and can be left out in a bowl all day without the risk of drying out or going stale. This makes it easy to travel with, too. As the makers of WHISKAS we recommend that two thirds of your cat’s daily calories come from wet cat food and one third from dry cat food, so try mixing it up at mealtime by alternating WHISKAS Dry Cat Food with WHISKAS Wet Cat Food. It’s a good way to keep your cat interested and happy for 100% more purrs! - [WHISKAS® BEEF SELECTIONS™ Natural Beef Flavour](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/products/dry/whiskas-beef-selections-natural-beef-flavour): Cat parents love the independent spirit of their pets but know they still need loving care. That's why all WHISKAS Dry Cat Food recipes are made with real high quality protein and real chicken, beef, seafood, or other natural flavours. WHISKAS provides a 100% nutritionally complete and balanced meal to keep your cat happy, vital, and full of life. WHISKAS Dry Cat Food for adult cats 1 year and older has a crunchy kibble outer layer, which helps support your cat’s oral care, and a tasty, soft, meaty centre. Together, they deliver high quality protein in an irresistible flavour cats love. Made with no artificial flavours or colours, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food Beef Selections Natural Beef Flavour is made with real beef. Conveniently, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food does not require refrigeration after opening and can be left out in a bowl all day without the risk of drying out or going stale. This makes it easy to travel with, too. As the makers of WHISKAS we recommend that two thirds of your cat’s daily calories come from wet cat food and one third from dry cat food, so try mixing it up at mealtime by alternating WHISKAS Dry Cat Food with WHISKAS Wet Cat Food. It’s a good way to keep your cat interested and happy for 100% more purrs! - [WHISKAS® HIGH PROTEIN with Real Chicken](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/products/dry/whiskas-high-protein-real-chicken): Cat parents love the independent spirit of their pets but know they still need loving care. That's why all WHISKAS Dry Cat Food recipes are made with real high quality protein and real chicken, beef, seafood, or other natural flavours. WHISKAS provides a 100% nutritionally complete and balanced meal to keep your cat happy, vital, and full of life. WHISKAS Dry Cat Food HIgh Protein for adult cats 1 year and older has a crunchy kibble outer layer, which helps support your cat’s oral care, and a tasty, soft, meaty centre. Together, they deliver high quality protein in an irresistible flavour cats love. With 20% more protein than WHISKAS Meaty Selections and no artificial flavours or colours, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food HIgh Protein is made with real chicken. Conveniently, WHISKAS Dry Cat Food does not require refrigeration after opening and can be left out in a bowl all day without the risk of drying out or going stale. This makes it easy to travel with, too. As the makers of WHISKAS we recommend that two thirds of your cat’s daily calories come from wet cat food and one third from dry cat food, so try mixing it up at mealtime by alternating WHISKAS Dry Cat Food with WHISKAS Wet Cat Food. It’s a good way to keep your cat interested and happy for 100% more purrs! ## Article - [Grooming: Coat care and dandruff elimination](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/adult/health/grooming-coat-care-and-dandruff-elimination): A cat's skin and fur is nourished from the inside, so the most important thing you can do to achieve a healthy coat is to feed your cat a complete and balanced diet that is enriched with all of the nutrients they need to maintain a healthy coat and skin. Here’s a list of things to consider in caring for your cat’s skin and coat:Does your cat have any bald patches? Red, inflamed or sore skin? Matted fur, damp patches of skin? Itchy skin, scabs or bleeding patches? If so, they should be taken to the vet to start appropriate medication.Some cats can be allergic to parasites such as flea bites. Once treated, this can be prevented with regular flea prevention treatment.It’s also advisable to keep on top of worm prevention treatment as internal parasites can stop your cat from absorbing all of the nutrients from the food.Regular cat grooming is important. Cats love to be groomed and enjoy regular brushing to keep their coat clean and in good, tangle free condition. This is particularly important for long-haired cats.Watch their weight , if cats become overweight, they can struggle to reach their entire coat for daily cat grooming and dandruff may begin to appear.Under normal circumstances there is no need to bathe a cat, which is good because most cats hate it!Cats’ claws naturally shed and shouldn’t need cutting. It’s important that cats maintain sharp long claws as they use them in daily activities like climbing. If you are concerned about your cat's claws take them to see your local vetfor advice. - [Getting to know your kitten](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/kitten/socializing/getting-to-know-your-kitten): GroomingGrooming isn’t just about getting clean. In the wild, big cats also groom each other to strengthen their social bonds. You can mimic this behaviour by enjoying regular grooming sessions with your kitten. Not only will these satisfy her natural urges, she’ll love you for it too!RubbingIn the wild, big cats use scent to leave complex signals which help them secure their territory and avoid conflict. Scent marking also establishes and strengthens social bonds. One way big cats leave scent is by rubbing against things. So when your kitten rubs up against you at home, she’s marking you as part of her family. Make sure you return her affection with lots of stroking and plenty of love.Territorial tensionsIf you introduce another cat into the house – or if a new baby arrives – you may find your kitten changes her toilet habits by spraying or urinating in places other than her litter tray. There’s nothing unusual about this – it’s just a natural response to what your kitten sees as a threat to her territory.All the same, you’ll probably be happier when things return to normal! Here are a few things you can do to help your kitten through this period of change:• Make sure you provide separate food and water bowls, beds and litter trays for each cat in the house• Provide your kitten with places she can climb up to – she’ll see these as expanding her territory• Give your kitten plenty of time to re-establish her territory• Reassure your kitten with lots of love and affectionRegular routinesYour new kitten will soon get to know your household routines. She’ll learn when people wake up and go to bed, when you get home from work, mealtimes, and how you like to relax in the evenings. If you keep to these routines, and allow your kitten to be part of them, she’ll quickly become a sociable and confident member of your family. - [What is a healthy diet for cats?](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/adult/health/what-is-a-healthy-diet-for-cats): In the wild, big cats know exactly what they need to eat. By feeding cats the right food at the right life-stages of life, we support their natural instincts as a carnivore and solitary hunter.Ensure kittens eat special kitten foodFor the first 4–5 weeks of their life, kittens get everything they need to survive from their mother. Kittens are normally weaned by 7 weeks old, but even from week 4 they can start eating a specially prepared kitten food like WHISKAS® PERFECT PORTIONSTM Kitten Chicken Pate Entrée.Kittens have a small tummy but a big appetiteKittens are cute and small, but they grow very quickly. In fact, they grow up to 15 times faster than a human baby! However, with a stomach that starts out as the size of your thumbnail, they can't eat very much in one go. That's why it's important to feed kittens small meals at regular intervals – up to 6 times a day to begin with. In the early days, we advise spreading the food out on to a plate so kittens learn to lick the food and get a taste for it.From kitten portions to cat portionsFrom about 4 months old, one WHISKAS® PERFECT PORTIONSTM Kitten Chicken Pate Entrée is perfect for a single tasty meal. Kittens should be fed 3–4 meals each day until they are 6 months old. After that, 2–4 meals a day are recommended. At 12 months old, kittens are ready for adult food, which can be fed twice a day.  Most cats enjoy wet food being served morning and evening with a bowl containing their daily allowance of dry food being left out to graze on during the day.Cats are careful eatersIn the wild, big cats are careful eaters, avoiding anything that tastes “off”. Casts and kittens share those instincts and prefer every meal to be fresh and, served at room temperature in a clean bowl.Don’t suddenly change your cat’s dietIntroduce any new food gradually and a little at a time, as sudden changes might upset a cat’s sensitive digestive tract.Should cats drink cow’s milk? After kittens are weaned, they lose their ability to digest milk – so contrary to popular belief, cats should not be given cow's milk to drink!  However, at WHISKAS®, we know that owners like to treat their cats to something special so we’ve created a safe version of milk that cats love.Encourage your kittens to drink waterCats need water, so it’s best to get them drinking it from a young age. Kittens have a super-sensitive nose and tongue that will easily pick up unfamiliar chemical smells. To encourage kittens to drink more, place their water bowl in a quiet spot away from the litter tray and away from anything with any odours that may offend them.A healthy coat often means a healthy catA shiny coat, bright eyes and supple muscle tone are all good signs that a kitten or adult cat is healthy. If you feed complete and balanced food that's right for every stage of your cat’s life, it will be reflected in their appearance.Feeding your cat a mixture of wet and dry foodCats seek variety in their food and enjoy different flavours, tastes and textures in their diet. Mixing wet and dry complete and balanced cat food, that is appropriate for your cat’s life stage and lifestyle, is a great way to keep your cat happy and healthy.Wet food encourages water intake. With high moisture content it can help keep your pet hydrated and helps to support a healthy urinary tract especially in cats.Wet food contains fewer calories per gram than dry food. It can help to maintain a healthy body weight.Wet food is closer in texture to the food that cats would naturally choose. It’s very palatable and easily digested making it the right choice for finicky eaters.Wet food delivers a variety of tastes and textures. Compared to dry foods, wet foods have higher levels of real meats and lower levels of carbohydrate sources, such as grains.The soft texture of wet food is easy for kittens and senior cats to chew.Benefits of Wet Pet Food Wet food encourages water intake. With high moisture content it can help keep your pet hydrated and helps to support a healthy urinary tract especially in cats.Wet food contains fewer calories per gram than dry food. It can help to maintain a healthy body weight.Wet food is closer in texture to the food that cats would naturally choose. It’s very palatable and easily digested making it the right choice for finicky eaters.Wet food delivers a variety of tastes and textures. Compared to dry foods, wet foods have higher levels of real meats and lower levels of carbohydrate sources, such as grains.The soft texture of wet food is easy for kittens and senior cats to chew.Benefits of Dry Pet FoodDry pet food is a concentrated source of nutrition and energy.Chewing the crunchy kibble helps support oral care health.Dry pet food is usually less expensive than wet to feed on a per-serving basis.Dry pet food is convenient, it does not require refrigeration after opening, and can be left out in a bowl all day without the risk of drying out or going stale. Makes traveling with your pet much easier, too. - [Choosing the right kitten for you](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/kitten/considering-a-kitten/choosing-the-right-kitten-for-you): Do you have a pure-bred or cross-bred cat?Many Canadians opt for cross-bred or domestic (short/ medium/ long-hair) cats, which are available through the country's many adoption centres. Research suggests that cross-breed cats have reduced risk of health problems and tend to have a longer average life span than pedigree cats. With many cats and kittens looking for homes, you may want to begin by considering adoption of a kitten or cat from one of the many rescue centres around the country. By doing so, you’ll be giving a deserving pet a loving home.A purebred cat can cost several hundred dollars. If you want to buy one, first check with your vet or the CCA that the breeder is reputable. During the purchase, make sure the breeder gives you the necessary paperwork to prove your cat has a healthy pedigree. Purebred cats often have particular temperaments or needs – some can be difficult around children, for example. If you’re interested in a particular breed, read up on it to find out if it’s the right cat for you.Grooming and Hair LengthLong-haired cats, such as Maine Coons, Persians or the Turkish Van need daily grooming to keep their coats healthy and free from tangles.If you’re looking for a lower-maintenance cat, you’ll want one with shorter hair – the great thing about short-haired cats is that they groom themselves. Even so, helping them out occasionally is a great way to bond. And it keeps down those hairballs!Male or female?This is really down to personal preference. Neutering is recommended for most kittens before puberty, and neutered male and spayed female cats generally display similar personality traits. If you’re raising two kittens from the same litter, it’s best to take two of the same sex, although early neutering makes this less of an issue.How many cats?Generally speaking, cats like to be the only feline in the home. But if you have enough space, raising two kittens together can be very rewarding. Not only will they keep each other entertained while you’re out, but you’ll get double the enjoyment! If you do raise two kittens, it’s a good idea to take them from the same litter. That way they’ll already know each other, and will be more likely to have similar personalities.Introducing a young kitten to an adult cat also needs careful handling. Take your time, be patient, and make sure each cat has individual space, feeding and sleeping areas.Do I have young children?Some breeds of cat don’t like being around children. The same may be true of a kitten with special needs, or who’s had a troubled start in life. So it’s important to check on the kitten’s background and breed characteristics before taking her home. The best thing to do is take your child along to meet your prospective kitten. How does the kitten react? Is she sociable and energetic, or nervous about meeting new people or being handled?Once you’ve got your kitten home, don’t forget that little bundle of fur has sharp claws and teeth like needles! Biting and scratching is a natural part of boisterous kitten-play, even more so if she feels threatened. Young children may need help to understand that your new kitten is not a cuddly toy, but a living animal who can easily get hurt or upset. Take things slowly, and supervise your children until they’ve learned how to handle your kitten safely. - [Playtime: Cat toys and games to amuse and educate your cat](https://www.whiskas.ca/en-ca/adult/play/playtime-cat-toys-and-games-to-amuse-and-educate-your-cat): Games to help your cat play: Interacting with your cat through play is great for many reasons. When your cat gets exercise, you both enjoy interacting with each other and you strengthen the bond between owner and pet. Cats are independent creatures and will only join in to play on their terms and their timeline!  They will initiate play when they feel like it, often by batting a pen you are holding or rubbing around your legs!Ideas for the best cat toys and activities for your cat:• Tossing a ping pong ball• Throwing dry leaves to chase and catch• Chasing rolled up balls of newspaper• Pointing laser toys around a room … cats can become frustrated with these because they never ‘catch’ the light, so use them in short bursts• Puzzle feeding toys – rewarding with cat food or treats as they bat them around a room• Interactive toys on strings (supervised play only)A word of warning. Cats are often seen playing with balls of wool or string. While there is no doubt that cats love chasing pieces of string and wool, it can also be highly dangerous.  String, wool, or cat toys dangling from string are for supervised play only and must be kept out of your cats reach when you are not playing together.  Cats like to roll around and kick string with their paws, but if they become tangled up in string or wool it can pose a strangulation risk so please, never leave your cat alone with toys like this.Why do cats need to play?For a cat, playing isn’t just for fun, it’s also a chance for them to fulfil their natural instincts as well as learn and hone survival skills such as stalking, chasing, catching.  It’s also great physical exercise, mentally stimulating and it allows them to practice their motor skills.  Interactive play with their owner is also great for bonding and fun! ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.whiskas.ca/sitemap.xml): Full index of pages on www.whiskas.ca/en-ca organized for search engines and AI crawlers.