How to Buy Cat Food

How to Buy Cat Food

1. Choose a brand of cat food that has a good reputation. Talk to your vet, as well as other cat owners you know, about good brands on the market. Many vets now feel that commercial cat foods (i.e. the kinds you purchase in grocery stores) are not as good as they were once considered, and will recommend that you buy your cat food at a specialized pet store.
2. Be sure the cat food you’re consideringis right for the cat’s stage of life. Age charts can be found on all types and brands of cat food. These charts will tell you the amount of nutrients your cat should be getting at his or her particular age.
3. Mix up the types of cat food you purchase; buy wet food as well as dry food. Cats adore the texture and moistness of wet food, and dry food is very good for their teeth.
4. Only feed your cat two measured portions of food a day. Most cat owners feed their cats in the morning, then again in the early evening. Cats usually pick at their food throughout the day, so you shouldn’t be worried about them going hungry when you leave for work.
5. If you have an older cat — one who’s over eight years in age — be sure to buy extremely tasty and easy-to-digest food. Cats to begin to lose their senses of taste and smell after passing this age.
6. Should your cat have a medical condition or disease, consult with your vet about special cat foods you might need. In most cases your cat will need food with either extra or reduced amounts of vitamins, minerals and sodium.

Caution

Never overfeed your cat. Obesity in cats can lead to early death and rapid aging, not to mention a whole host of other health problems.

Where to Buy Cat Food

You’ll find plenty of great spots online for cat food shopping. Below are just a few.

• Petsmart has cat food for sale by brand, life stage, and need. Brands include IAMS, Natural Choice, Science Diet and many more. Also find food bowls, treats and grooming supplies.

• Cat food is separated into dry and canned categories at Pet Food Direct. Within each of these categories, you can shop according to brand name. Also find various cat medications for sale.

• Healthy Pet Food Direct sells holistic vet-recommended cat and dog food online. "Only fresh, natural, wholesome ingredients" are used, and there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee if you buy the Life's Abundance brand food for your cat.