Cats are companions for people of all ages. Having a cat in the house can improve depression, anxiety and overall mood. In order to ensure that your cat lives a long and healthy life, choose foods that are rich in the nutrients needed for proper feline development.
AAFCO Nutrient Profiles
When a cat food label says "complete and balanced," it must meet guidelines of the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO. In addition to requiring minimum levels of nutrients, the AAFCO guidelines establish maximum levels of some nutrients in order to prevent overfeeding. The standards include recommended levels of protein, fat, vitamins (both fat and water soluble) and minerals.
Fancy Feast Brand
The Nestle Purina PetCare Company introduced Fancy Feast brand in 1982. Fancy Feast meals come in single-serving cans and in a variety of flavors. Adult cats should eat one can per day for every 3 lb. of body weight. Growing kittens can eat up to twice this amount. Pregnant and nursing cats can eat up to four times this amount.
Fancy Feast Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Ingredients
The Ocean Whitefish & Tuna flavor of Fancy Feast contains ocean whitefish, liver, fish and fish broth, and tuna. This flavor contains essential vitamins and nutrients including calcium phosphate, ferrous sulfate, potassium chloride, salt, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, copper sulfate, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, pyridoxine hydrochloride, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), riboflavin supplement, biotin, folic acid and potassium iodide.
Amounts of Essential Nutrients
Fancy Feast Ocean Whitefish & Tuna contains specific amounts of nutrients specified by the AAFCO guidelines. One can contains 12 percent protein and 2 percent fat, 1.5 percent fiber and 0.05 percent taurine, an amino acid with antioxidant properties.
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