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How do you know your cat is getting the nutrition they really need? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each saying that their product is more effective than the others. Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley, IL can help reduce the confusion. We offer a number of cat foods and can help you in selecting the one that is right for your precious pet.

Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild cats naturally ate a wide variety of nutritious food, based on what they could capture. But your domestic cat is dependent on you to feed them. Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies 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 provide energy and help absorb vitamins like A, D, B1, B2, B3, and B6. In addition, 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 include feeding directions, but they're a guideline and not a "one size fits all." Your vet's guidance takes priority.

Look 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! Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley, IL has everything 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 (815) 332-7665 for all your pet's needs.