Welcome back to our Team Pet Series, where we take a look inside the bowls of the pets our team loves at home.
This month, we're switching things up and giving the cats some attention with Sokka, a very enthusiastic member of the Fussie Cat fan club.
His routine is pretty simple: a nutrient-dense Steam & Dried base paired with plenty of moisture-rich wet food. And judging by the way he shows up for mealtime, Sokka approves.
Let's take a look inside his bowl.
Sokka is Two Bostons Assistant Manager Charli’s cat, and when it comes to food, he definitely knows what he likes.
His routine is all about quality protein and moisture. His meals start with ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Whole Mackerel and include a generous helping of Fussie Cat wet food.
His meals are designed to support:
By combining a nutrient-dense base with moisture-rich wet food, Charli has found a routine that checks a lot of boxes while keeping Sokka excited about mealtime.
Sokka's base is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe for Cats.
One of the biggest reasons Charli chose this food is the ingredient list. The first ingredients include chicken, chicken liver, chicken necks and whole mackerel, giving Sokka a meat-forward base with both muscle meat and nutrient-rich organs.
ZIWI uses cage-free chicken sourced from New Zealand along with wild-caught whole mackerel. The recipe contains 90% premium raw meats and organs and is complete and balanced for cats of all life stages.
1. Quality New Zealand chicken
The recipe is made with ethically sourced chicken from New Zealand, which was a big selling point for Charli when choosing Sokka's everyday food.
2. Meat and organs come first
Chicken, chicken liver and chicken necks lead the ingredient list, followed by whole mackerel. Charli likes knowing that Sokka’s base starts with animal proteins instead of relying heavily on fillers.
3. The mackerel adds Omega-3s
Whole mackerel is naturally rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help support healthy skin and a shiny coat. Charli has noticed a real difference in Sokka's skin and coat since feeding it.
ZIWI uses its two-step Z-MicroSteam process to make the food.
The raw ingredients are first gently micro-steamed to create an easy-to-eat texture. They're then air-dried to help preserve their nutritional goodness. The result is a nutrient-dense food with a light crunch that can simply be scooped and served.
For Sokka, that makes it an easy everyday base without the need to thaw or prep a raw meal.
Now we get to Sokka's favorite part.
He also eats a couple cans of Fussie Cat wet food, with Tuna with Ocean Fish in Goat Milk being one of his favorites. Charli rotates through other Fussie Cat varieties too, which gives him different flavors and proteins without completely changing his feeding routine.
And "likes Fussie Cat" might be underselling it. Sokka is obsessed.
1. It adds lots of moisture
Cats naturally have a low thirst drive, which makes getting moisture through their food especially helpful. Fussie Cat's Tuna with Ocean Fish in Goat Milk recipe contains up to 83% moisture, making it an easy way to add hydration to Sokka's day.
2. Goat milk adds something different
The goat milk gravy creates a creamy texture Sokka loves, while Fussie Cat notes that goat milk contains fats and proteins that may be easier for some cats to digest.
3. There are plenty of flavors to rotate
Fussie Cat offers a huge range of wet food options with proteins including tuna, chicken, salmon, anchovies, ocean fish, duck and more. That makes it easy for Charli to switch up Sokka's bowl and keep things interesting.
4. It looks like real food
This is a simple one, but Charli likes being able to open a can and recognize what she's feeding. The Tuna with Ocean Fish recipe starts with tuna and ocean fish in a silky goat milk gravy.
5. Charli feels good about how it's made
Fussie Cat canned foods are made in an FDA-registered kitchen in Thailand that also produces canned food for human consumption. The company says its quality controls meet international standards and ingredients are inspected for things like pathogens, heavy metals, mercury and other contaminants.
One of Charli's biggest priorities with Sokka's meals is making sure wet food is part of his everyday routine.
Cats naturally have a lower thirst drive and evolved to get much of their water through their food. Adding moisture-rich foods can help increase their overall daily water intake.
That's why Charli likes the combination of ZIWI Peak as his nutrient-dense base and Fussie Cat wet food for extra moisture and variety.
And judging by Sokka’s reaction at mealtime, Fussie Cat has earned a permanent spot in his bowl.
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Sokka's routine isn't complicated, and that's kind of the point.
And most importantly, he loves eating it.
Every cat is different, but for Sokka, this combination has been an easy way to balance nutrition, hydration and a very opinionated cat's personal preferences.
Stay tuned for our next Team Pet Series spotlight and shop Sokka's favorites in-store or online at Two Bostons.
Why does Sokka eat both dry-style and wet food?
For Sokka, the combination works well because ZIWI Peak provides a nutrient-dense, complete and balanced base while Fussie Cat adds additional moisture and variety.
Why is moisture important for cats?
Cats naturally tend to have a lower thirst drive, so moisture-rich food can be an easy way to increase their daily water intake. Fussie Cat's Tuna with Ocean Fish in Goat Milk contains up to 83% moisture.
What are the benefits of mackerel for cats?
Mackerel is a source of animal protein and naturally occurring Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s can help support healthy skin and coat condition.
Is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried complete and balanced?
Yes. ZIWI states that its Chicken with Whole Mackerel Steam & Dried recipe is complete and balanced for all life stages, from kittens through seniors.
Is Fussie Cat Tuna with Ocean Fish in Goat Milk a complete meal?
Yes. Fussie Cat states that this recipe meets AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.
Where is Fussie Cat canned food made?
Fussie Cat says its canned recipes, except for its Market Fresh line, are produced in an FDA-registered kitchen in Thailand that also makes canned food for human consumption.
Should every cat eat exactly like Sokka?
Not necessarily. Every cat has different calorie and nutritional needs based on factors like age, weight, activity level and health. Sokka's bowl is simply an example of the routine that works well for him.
