At the suggestion of my veterinarian, I’ve begun to look for cat foods which have meat,…
One thing that is important to remember is that cats don’t require ingredients (such as chicken, fish or grains), they require the nutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) those ingredients provide. Many people feel that since cats are considered carnivores that meat should be first on the ingredient list. However, cats do just fine on diets that contain cereals/grains or other ingredients as the primary ingredient on the list. Whether you are considering a dry food or a canned meat product isn’t nearly as important as ensuring that the food you select provides all of the essential nutrients your cat needs, and that the nutrients are supplied in the correct proportions. In addition, it is essential that your cat enjoys eating the food, as the best food in the world will not provide your cat the nutrients he needs if it is left in the bowl all day and never eaten.
Part of your assurance of complete and balanced nutrition comes in the form of the AAFCO statement on each package or can of cat food. The AAFCO statement will provide information to let you know whether or not a product provides complete and balanced nutrition, and whether it is adequate for all life stages or just for a particular life stage (such as maintenance of an adult cat). Look for this statement on the package to ensure that your cat is receiving the nutrition he or she needs. All Purina Cat Chow dry cat foods make this claim and thus are considered complete and balanced for the various life stages specific to the products.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy Shojai and software by Elliott Back
