Get Dehydrated Foods for Cats in Bainbridge Island

How do you know your cat is getting the nutrition they need? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each alleging that their product is better than the others. Paws & Fins Pet Shop in Bainbridge Island, WA can help reduce the confusion. We stock a wide array of cat foods and can help you in selecting the one that is ideal for your precious pet.

Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild cats naturally ate a wide selection of nutritious food, based on what they could catch. But your domestic cat is dependent on you to feed them. Paws & Fins Pet Shop 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 require 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. Additionally, some cat foods incorporate carbohydrates, which are digestible and offer energy.

Reading a Cat Food Label

Cat food companies are required to put 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 food descriptions. There's a 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 called "chicken dinner" (or chicken formula) can be anywhere between 25 and 95 percent chicken.

Labels have feeding directions, but they're a guideline and not a "one size fits all." Your vet's advice takes precedence.

Try to find the nutritional adequacy statement, which explains whether the food is meant for an adult cat or a kitten.

Still have questions? Just ask us! Paws & Fins Pet Shop in Bainbridge Island, WA has anything you need for your pet. We carry a wide assortment of major brands and our well-informed staff is eager to answer your questions and help you choose the best food for your cat. Stop by our store or call (206) 780-1141 for all your pet's needs.