GET BEHIND OUR COMMUNITY PET SUPPLY STORE WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF CAT FOOD

How do you know your cat is getting the nutrition they need? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each saying that their product is more suitable than the others. Muttigans in Emerald Isle, NC can help you cut through the complication. We have a number of cat foods and can aid 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 felines naturally ate a good assortment of nutritious food, based on what they could capture. But your domestic cat relies on you to feed them. Muttigans has all the foods that will keep them satisfied and healthy.

What Nutrients Does Your Cat Need?

For starters, your cat is a carnivore. They need to have meat in some form: animal protein for necessary amino acids. This can be poultry, beef, lamb, fish, or eggs. They need fats to deliver energy and help absorb vitamins. Vitamins such as A, D, B1, B2, B3, and B6. Minerals including iron, sodium, and chloride. Additionally, some cat foods consist of carbohydrates, which are digestible and offer energy.

Reading a Cat Food Label

Cat food companies are required to put certain information on their labels, for instance, ingredients in descending order of weight, and guaranteed analysis, which tells you minimum and maximum amount of nutrients such as fats, protein, and fiber.

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

Labels consist of feeding advice, but they're a guideline and not "one size fits all." Your vet's guidance takes lead.

Understand 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 described as "chicken dinner" (or chicken formula) can be anywhere between 25 and 95 percent chicken.

In any case, look at nutrients in addition to ingredients. After all, nutrition is what your cat needs.

Still have questions? Just ask us!

Muttigans for All Your Pet Care Supplies

In Emerald Isle NC, Muttigans is your main office not only for cat food but for everything you need for your pet. We offer a great assortment of major brands and our knowledgeable staff is eager to answer your questions and help you choose the best food for your cat. Drop into our store, visit us at https://muttigansplace.com or call (252) 354-3410 for all your pet's needs.