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Study: Cats opt for healthy food over flavor

Study: Cats opt for healthy food over flavor

July 26, 2016

Do cats know what’s best for them nutritionally? Apparently they do, researchers believe. Given the choice, domesticated cats instinctively seek the healthiest foods instead of consuming something that simply tastes better, according to a study published June 15 in Royal Society Open Science.

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