Shop Limited Ingredient Diets for Cats in Tampa

How do you know your cat is getting the nutrition they need? You're bombarded with cat food commercials, each alleging that their product is better than the others. The Modern Paws in Tampa, FL can help reduce the confusion. We offer a wide range of cat foods and can assist you in finding 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 selection of nutritious food, based upon what they could catch. But your domestic cat depends on you to feed them. The Modern Paws 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 provide 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.

Understand 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 described 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 guidance takes precedence.

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

Still have questions? Just ask us! The Modern Paws in Tampa, FL has anything you need for your pet. We carry 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 (813) 602-1750 for all your pet's needs.