Shop Grain-Free Food for Cats in Portland

How do you know your cat is getting the nutrition they require? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each alleging that their product is more effective than the others. Natural Pet Food Solutions in Portland, OR can help reduce the confusion. We stock a wide array of cat foods and can help you in selecting the one that is just right for your precious pet.

Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild cats naturally ate a wide assortment of nutritious food, based on what they could snag. But your domestic cat relies on you to feed them. Natural Pet Food Solutions 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. In addition, some cat foods consist of carbohydrates, which are digestible and provide energy.

Reading a Cat Food Label

Cat food companies are required to put specific 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 contain feeding instructions, 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 reveals whether the food is meant for an adult cat or a kitten.

Still have questions? Just ask us! Natural Pet Food Solutions in Portland, OR has everything you need for your pet. We offer a wide selection 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 (971) 373-8077 for all your pet's needs.