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How do you know your cat is getting the nutrition they require? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each alleging that their product is better than the others. Great Dogs of Great Falls in Great Falls, VA can help reduce the confusion. We offer a wide variety of cat foods and can help you in finding the one that is right for your precious pet.

Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild felines naturally ate a wide variety of nutritious food, based on what they could catch. But your domestic cat counts on you to feed them. Great Dogs of Great Falls 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 to have meat in some form. This can be chicken, beef, lamb, fish, or eggs. They need fats to supply energy and help absorb vitamins like A, D, B1, B2, B3, and B6. Also, some cat foods consist of carbohydrates, which are digestible and provide energy.

Reading a Cat Food Label

Cat food companies are required to put certain 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.

Learn about food descriptions. There's a distinction 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 called "chicken dinner" (or chicken formula) can be anywhere between 25 and 95 percent chicken.

Labels include feeding instructions, but they're a guideline and not a "one size fits all." Your vet's recommendations takes priority.

Search for the nutritional adequacy statement, which tells whether the food is intended for an adult cat or a kitten.

Still have questions? Just ask us! Great Dogs of Great Falls in Great Falls, VA has anything you need for your pet. We offer a wide variety of major brands and our knowledgeable staff is eager to answer your questions and help you choose the best food for your cat. Stop by our store or call (703) 759-3601 for all your pet's needs.