Buy Supplements and Vitamins for Cats in Columbia

How do you know your cat is receiving the nutrition they need? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each alleging that their product is more effective than the others. Three Tails Parlor and Pantry in Columbia, IL can help reduce the confusion. We carry a wide range of cat foods and can assist you in selecting the one that is right for your precious pet.

Your cat is a hunter, descended from a long line of hunters. Wild cats naturally ate a wide selection of nutritious food, based upon what they could capture. But your domestic cat relies on you to feed them. Three Tails Parlor and Pantry 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 to have meat in some form. This may be chicken, beef, lamb, fish, or eggs. They need fats to provide energy and help absorb vitamins like A, D, B1, B2, B3, and B6. In addition, some cat foods incorporate carbohydrates, which are digestible and offer energy.

Reading a Cat Food Label

Cat food companies are required to put specific 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 include feeding instructions, but they're a guideline and not a "one size fits all." Your vet's recommendations takes priority.

Try to find the nutritional adequacy statement, which tells whether the food is meant for an adult cat or a kitten.

Still have questions? Just ask us! Three Tails Parlor and Pantry in Columbia, IL has anything you need for your pet. We offer a wide assortment 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 (618) 281-9900 for all your pet's needs.