猫咪需要从饮食中获取到足够的糖类(能量)、蛋白质(氨基酸)、油脂等营养成分来维持正常的身体机能。当猫咪没有获取到适当的营养时,它们就有营养不良的风险,这会导致严重的健康问题,如代谢紊乱引发肥胖、消瘦、过敏和皮毛脱落等。
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