First, we can get the best out of the grocery store. Much of our decision is based on the publicity probably see or hear through the media, and sometimes a friend. It is often that we are in the store, cat food is on our list, our selection is on sale, is said to be "natural" or any other words on the label persuasive, and place it in our car without much thought to read the list of ingredients. At home, our cat likes that gives the food selected, so I think we made a good choice.
Some cat owners are probably a little of both sides in choosing cat food, I know I am. Cost is important, but the quality of the health of our cat enjoys is also very important. We like to spoil our cats and our cats love to be pampered, so sometimes supplement our cat food cat treats. Spoiling our cats with treats may not be a good decision either. He may want more because it is not nutritionally satisfied with cat food to give. How to make the right decision?
As with ourselves, we feel better when you eat better, and so will our cats. Let me share with you some information that I thought I researched articles.
1. Whole meats like chicken, beef, lamb, salmon, etc. vs. cat food with 'food', 'products', 'animal' digest and added sugars. Analysis: whole meat is better, as you know. If you really want to know what happens in some pet foods, low cost, and your stomach can handle the information, take the time to read about it on the web. Many of the products put in pet food should not be ingested by any living being, and these are the products are put into pet food by many large pet food companies.
2. Grain based vs. grain-free cat food: Analysis: Cats do not need grains. Most grains are used a fillers in canned foods for cats and as binders in dry cat food. Some manufacturers believe that grains will add protein content, making it, but cats need meat protein, grain proteins. Some cats can also develop allergies to wheat or corn when added to foods.
3. Cat food with vegetables and fruits: Analysis: Often you can see that vegetables such as peas or corn, right through the digestive tract of a cat untreated intestines. Cats process meat proteins, but no vegetables or fruits.
4. Dry cat food canned cat food vs wet / Analysis: Dry cat food is not natural. It has loads of carbohydrates, such as grains, to hold it together. The label may indicate which is high in protein, but the majority of the protein is milk protein or no grain, meat proteins. However, consider that canned cat food is the only answer, as they can also contain fillers including grains, flour products, milk, etc. Several articles suggest that a combination of dry and canned may be best for your cat.
5. Raw meat vs high protein canned cat food: Analysis: I never felt problem was fully resolved. It has much to do with the individual cat and its owner. Canned food is more convenient and has a longer shelf life, and must be kept refrigerated after opening. Raw food requires more preparation and has a refrigerated shelf life shorter. You can read the discussions on this topic in the forums of several cats.
6. Grocers vs cat food pet store or online high quality cat food: Analysis: I think we can all conclude that a high protein meat is the best choice, and the product would probably be best buy in a pet store (which also bear the marks of the grocery store), or online.
