Buy Limited Ingredient Diets for Cats in Dana Point

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 better than the others. Monarch Bay Pet Supply in Dana Point, CA can help reduce the confusion. We carry a wide variety of cat foods and can assist you in choosing the one that is perfect 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 upon what they could snag. But your domestic cat depends on you to feed them. Monarch Bay Pet Supply 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 could 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 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.

Learn about 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 advice takes precedence.

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

Still have questions? Just ask us! Monarch Bay Pet Supply in Dana Point, CA 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 (949) 488-0025 for all your pet's needs.