Wiktoria

Parent of Marmite, Toast, and Dumpling – @marmiteandtoastie

Wiktoria, cat parent to Marmite, Toast and Dumpling, shares feeding tips her boys love.

Learn how small habits — like steady mealtimes and simple ingredients — keep cats happy and healthy.

What feeding habit has made the biggest impact?

Keeping a consistent feeding schedule has made a big difference. It helps me easily keep track of their health and notice any small changes in behaviour or appetite. Their internal clocks are spot on — they all gather in the kitchen right before feeding time.

Do you include supplements in their diet?

I add a couple of pumps of cold-pressed salmon oil to my boys’ food every day, and it’s made such a difference — their coats are so shiny now. Marmite used to suffer with dry skin and dandruff, but salmon oil has really helped keep that under control.

I add a couple of pumps of cold-pressed salmon oil to my boys’ food every day,
and it’s made such a difference — their coats are so shiny now.

How do you manage portion sizes?

Their portions depend on breed, weight and activity. Dumpling’s the most active, so he gets a bit more, while Marmite’s activity levels are lower, meaning a smaller serving. I also keep an eye on the feeding guidelines from whichever food brand we’re using.

How do you encourage them to stay hydrated?

For the past couple of years, I’ve been feeding my boys a fully wet food-based diet, and the results have been wonderful and great for their health. I also like to add a bit of extra water to their meals

— it’s an easy way to make sure they’re staying hydrated and helps me keep an eye on their water intake. And let’s just say, the litter box confirms they’re getting plenty!

What ingredients do you prioritise or avoid?

There are so many unnecessary ingredients that end up in pet food. I like to keep things as simple as possible: if meat isn’t the first ingredient, it doesn’t make it into my cats’ bowls. I also steer clear of terms like “animal derivatives.” The same applies to treats: freeze-dried is my go-to since they’re usually 100% pure meat. Chicken and tuna are big favourites in our house, and a sprinkle of meat topper always comes to the rescue when my boys’ appetites need a little boost.