Commercial Cat FoodReady-made commercial food for cats can be bought at supermarkets, pet shops, veterinary establishments, and others. They are very much recommended, because the ingredients they carry are adequately balanced. Therefore, able of satisfying nutritional needs of cats. Besides they are very practical. Commercial food is divided into dried-partially humid, canned and premium.Dried: These contain from 6 to 10% of humidity. They are prepared combining ingredients such as cereals, grains, milk, fish flour, fats, and others. All these ingredients are supplemented with vitamins and minerals, and are combined with artificial flavors to increase its taste. Dried foods come in various presentations, such as pellets, little pellets, etc. Partially humid: They are composed with a blend of meats, muscular tissue, guts, heart, liver, lungs, cereals, vitamins and minerals. This type of food contains around 35% of humidity, so they have to include preservers for its preservation. They are more desirable than dry food, but after the package that contains them is opened, they loose their flavor due to dehydration. Canned: Despite being expensive, this type of food is the most used by cat breeders, because of its contents that provide an approximate of 75% of humidity. It has a high content of proteins and energizers and are composed of a mixture of meat, muscular tissue, cereals, vitamins and minerals. In supermarkets one may find a wide variety of canned food for cats and of all prices. Premium: Premium food, that also comes in cans can be used sporadically and as a means of rewarding cats. Besides being expensive, in general, they are not well balanced. That is why one must not use them as a base of nourishment. Since they are the most expensive and are promoted as 100% meat, many people think mistakenly that they are the best type of food. In any case, one has to read the label very well before buying them. |
