sommelier – Pain In The Bud

Not all cat food is created equal, and many cats say they’re not getting enough nutrients daily. We asked six cats if their nutritional needs are being met and if their humans are feeding them enough.

Herbert Augustus Lardfellow

“That’s a joke, right? I’m starving over here. Look at me, I’m practically skin and bone!” – Herbert Augustus Lardfellow, 4, barrister

Slim Smudge

“I meow and meow and meow, and all I get are three cans of wet food a day, a bowl of dry and six snacks. I’m constantly hungry.” – Slim Smudge, 9, executive vice purrsident

Sir Snacksalot

“No! I often go two, sometimes three hours between meals. It’s torture!” – Sir Snacksalot, 2, sommelier

Pâté Pete

“Does it look like I get enough calories?” – Pâté Pete, 7, office meownager

Double-Stuffed Oreo

“When you’re as meowscular as I am, you need 10 or 20 times as much protein as a typical cat. I can feel my meowscles wasting away.” – Double-Stuffed Oreo, 5, investment banker