Is having fat in pet food bad for the animal?

The wrong level of fat is bad for you but the correct level of fats in a pet’s diet is essential for the following reasons: The fats act as a concentrated source of calories, giving your cat sustained energy. They supply essential fatty acids, such as Linolenic acid and linoleic acid, to maintain a healthy coat and skin. Purrform raw meat and bone diet provides much of the fat requirement.