Feeding your pet dry food greatly simplifies the life of the owner. But for a cat, such food should be the best option in terms of the amount of nutrients, vitamins and trace elements. Therefore, when choosing a feed, take into account its content.
Instructions
Step 1
Buy food according to the age of the animal. For kittens, dry food has smaller granules so that the kitten can chew them. And the percentage of nutrients in this feed is more. For cats after a year and up to seven years, there are different types of food. And for older animals, the food has a softer consistency, because with age, the animal's teeth grind off. And the food itself is designed for sensitive digestion and kidney problems.
Step 2
Forage also differs in the degree of purpose. For example, for sterilized animals, special feeds are sold that help with the occurrence of urolithiasis. For cats with allergic reactions, there is a food that does not include fish and vegetables, which may be allergic. For cats living at home, special vitamin supplements and herbs are included in the feed, which animals cannot get naturally.
Step 3
For a sick animal, purchase special medicated feed. Only a veterinarian can prescribe such food after a diagnosis has been established. In this case, the animal needs special nutrition, which excludes the ingestion of unwanted substances and has strictly metered portions. Medical food is more expensive than usual and the need for it arises only when the disease worsens.
Step 4
When buying food, read the ingredients. It should include several types of degraded meat and / or fish, vegetables, berries, vitamins and minerals. The percentage of fats, fiber, proteins, minerals must be indicated. There are foods with a high protein content (Acana, Origen) that are not suitable for cats with sensitive digestion and allergies. In this case, it is best to look for foods with less than 30% protein.
Step 5
Buy food only from specialized pet stores. Only there you can buy high-quality dry food that has nothing to do with advertised on TV. A good dry food cannot cost less than a hundred rubles. Cheap feed does not contain natural meat, but its by-products and waste from meat production. Choose food from Western manufacturers. Such products are manufactured according to international veterinary quality standards.
