Deciphering Cat Food Labels

Cat food labels can be complex for many cat owners and require time and effort to understand. Though you have to ensure that the right cat food will be given to your cat, it is important to know what are the things that you have to look for to meet your pet’s nutritional needs. 

Reading cat food labels is like doing a math formula; it's kind of hard to understand at first, but basically, what you should keep in mind is that the cat food must have less than 10% carbs, and then the rest should be animal-based protein and fat. 

There are times that you see labels with the terms "with turkey or "rich in chicken". These terms give you an idea of how much chicken or turkey is in the canned food. For example, a cat food "rich in turkey" means it contains at least 14% turkey. Or if the canned food label says it's "with chicken" it means that it has 4% chicken. 

Your pet’s diet is one of the important concerns that you should discuss with your veterinarian Marion, IA area during your pet's health and wellness checks.