This paper compares the nutrient intake of feral cats with domesticated cats in order to better adapt or optimize commercial feline foods. Cats are carnivorous and require a high proportion of dietary energy coming from protein and fat and a low ingestion of carbohydrates.
Toward Optimizing Feline Nutrition: Insights from the Dietary Nutrient Profile of Feral Cats
Hagen-Plantinga, E.A.