Shop Frozen Food for Cats in Scappoose

How do you know your cat is getting the nutrition they need? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each declaring that their product is superior than the others. Purrz and Paws Pet Supply in Scappoose, OR can help reduce the confusion. We stock a wide range of cat foods and can help you in choosing the one that is ideal for your precious pet.

Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild felines naturally ate a wide assortment of nutritious food, based upon what they could snag. But your domestic cat depends on you to feed them. Purrz and Paws Pet Supply has all the foods that will keep them happy and healthy.

What Nutrients Does Your Cat Need?

For starters, your cat is a carnivore. They need meat in some form. This may be chicken, beef, lamb, fish, or eggs. They need fats to supply energy and help absorb vitamins like A, D, B1, B2, B3, and B6. Additionally, some cat foods include carbohydrates, which are digestible and provide energy.

Reading a Cat Food Label

Cat food companies are required to put particular information on their labels, such as ingredients in descending order of weight, and guaranteed analysis, which tells you the minimum and maximum amount of nutrients like fats, protein, and fiber.

Learn about food descriptions. There's a big difference between "chicken cat food" and "cat food with chicken." Chicken cat food must be 95 percent chicken, while cat food with chicken can have as little as 3 percent. Food referred to as "chicken dinner" (or chicken formula) can be anywhere between 25 and 95 percent chicken.

Labels contain feeding directions, but they're a guideline and not a "one size fits all." Your vet's recommendations takes priority.

Search for the nutritional adequacy statement, which reveals whether the food is meant for an adult cat or a kitten.

Still have questions? Just ask us! Purrz and Paws Pet Supply in Scappoose, OR has anything you need for your pet. We offer a wide selection of major brands and our educated staff is eager to answer your questions and help you choose the best food for your cat. Stop by our store or call (503) 543-5740 for all your pet's needs.