Buy Freeze-Dried Food for Cats in Cherry Valley

How do you know your cat is receiving the nutrition they need? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each stating that their product is better than the others. Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley, IL can help reduce the confusion. We stock a variety of cat foods and can help you in choosing 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 selection of nutritious food, based upon what they could catch. 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 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 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.

Understand food descriptions. There's 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 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.

Try to find the nutritional adequacy statement, which explains 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 variety of major brands and our educated 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.