How do you know your cat is {getting|receiving} the nutrition they {need|require|really need}? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each {claiming|declaring|alleging|saying|stating} that their product is {better|more effective|superior} than the others. City Dogs Grocery in Indianapolis, IN can help reduce the confusion. We {stock|offer|carry} {a wide variety|a wide range|a wide array|a variety|a number} of cat foods and can {assist|help} you in {finding|choosing|selecting} the one that is {just right|perfect|ideal|right} for your precious pet.
Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild {felines|cats} naturally ate a wide {variety|selection|assortment} of nutritious food, {based on|based upon} what they could {catch|capture|snag}. But your domestic cat {depends on|relies on|is dependent on|counts on} you to feed them. City Dogs Grocery has all the foods that will keep them happy and healthy.
What Nutrients Does Your Cat Need?
For starters, your cat is a carnivore. They {need|require|need to have} meat in some form. This {can be|could be|may be} chicken, beef, lamb, fish, or eggs. They need fats to {provide|supply} energy and help absorb vitamins like A, D, B1, B2, B3, and B6. {In addition|Additionally|Also}, some cat foods {include|consist of|incorporate} carbohydrates, which are digestible and {provide|offer} energy.
Reading a Cat Food Label
Cat food companies are required to put {certain|specific|particular} information on their labels, such as ingredients in descending order of weight, and guaranteed analysis, which tells you the minimum and maximum amount of nutrients like fats, protein, and fiber.
{Understand|Learn about} food descriptions. There's {a difference|a distinction|a big difference} between "chicken cat food" and "cat food with chicken." Chicken cat food must be 95 percent chicken, while cat food with chicken can have as little as 3 percent. Food {described as|referred to as|called} "chicken dinner" (or chicken formula) can be anywhere between 25 and 95 percent chicken.
Labels {contain|include|have} feeding {instructions|directions}, but they're a guideline and not a "one size fits all." Your vet's {advice|guidance|recommendations} takes {precedence|priority}.
{Look for|Search for|Try to find} the nutritional adequacy statement, which {tells|reveals|explains} whether the food is {meant|intended} for an adult cat or a kitten.
Still have questions? Just ask us! City Dogs Grocery in Indianapolis, IN has {everything|anything} you need for your pet. We {carry|offer} a wide {assortment|selection|variety} of major brands and our {knowledgeable|well-informed|educated|qualified} staff is eager to answer your questions and help you choose the best food for your cat. Stop by our store or call (317) 492-9770 for all your pet's needs.
