Buy Pouched Food for Cats in Petaluma

How do you know your cat is receiving the nutrition they require? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each stating that their product is superior than the others. Rivertown Feed & Pet Country Store in Petaluma, CA can help reduce the confusion. We carry a wide array of cat foods and can assist you in finding the one that is ideal for your precious pet.

Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild felines naturally ate a wide assortment of nutritious food, based upon what they could capture. But your domestic cat counts on you to feed them. Rivertown Feed & Pet Country Store 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 referred to as "chicken dinner" (or chicken formula) can be anywhere between 25 and 95 percent chicken.

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

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

Still have questions? Just ask us! Rivertown Feed & Pet Country Store in Petaluma, CA 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 (707) 762-4505 for all your pet's needs.