Perfecto Cat Food Canned 415g
Perfecto Cat Food Canned 415g is a canned cat food we highly recommend for your pet friend.
Basic Nutritional Needs for Cats
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they rely on animal protein to thrive. Felines do not need carbohydrates, although corn, wheat, and rice are used as fillers for many canned and dry cat foods. Other ingredients, such as binders, flavoring, and coloring, are added by cat food manufacturers to satisfy the aesthetic wants of the consumer. Here are essential ingredients you should look for on the cat food label that meet your cat’s basic nutritional needs:
- Protein from a named meat, fish, or poultry source (if the first ingredient is simply “meat,” look for a label that first lists chicken, turkey, lamb, or salmon)
- Taurine, an essential amino acid
- Certain other vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and fatty acids
- Water
Canned Food or Kibble?
Many nutritionists agree that cats should get a variety of food, both dry and canned, for several reasons:
- While dry food is convenient and can be left out for “free feeding,” canned food is important because it contains mostly water, and many cats do not drink water regularly. Cats that eat only dry food may be more at risk for developing urinary tract diseases.1
- A variety of foods ensure that your cat gets a balance of nutrients. That favorite food you’ve selected might be adding too little (or too much) of certain minerals and vitamins.
- Cats may become bored with the same food day in and day out, and simply quit eating. Or, a lack of options can create a very finicky cat that becomes addicted to one type of food. It’s even possible for a finicky cat to become addicted to a particular flavor and brand of cat food. This kind of addiction can be difficult to break but can be easily avoided by feeding your cat a variety of foods from the start.