Have you ever watched a show about big cats — tigers, leopards or lions — that didn’t show them enjoying a nice meaty meal? We’ll give you a hint: The answer is no.All cats — wild and domestic — eat meat. And lots of it. Why? Because they’re cats. Or, if you want to get technical, because they’re obligate carnivores, which means they need meat to survive.Cats aren’t adapted to eating a plant-based diet. Meat provides cats with essential nutrients and vitamins that are crucial for their health. Allow us to go into more detail about some of the nutrients only meat can provide.