Cat Nutrition Facts

Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used by an animal as a source of energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and growth. Barring any special needs, illness-related deficiencies or instructions from your vet, your pets should be able to get all the nutrients they need from high-quality commercial pet foods, which are formulated with these special standards in mind. Here are the six essential classes of nutrients fundamental for healthy living.

• Water is the most important nutrient. 
• Proteins are the basic building blocks for cells, tissues, organs, enzymes, hormones and antibodies, and are essential for growth, maintenance, reproduction and repair.
• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and are divided into essential and non-essential amino acids:
• ​Fats are the most concentrated form of food energy, providing your pet with more than twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates. 
• Carbohydrates provide energy for the body’s tissues, play a vital role in the health of the intestine, and are likely to be important for reproduction. 
• Vitamins are catalysts for enzyme reactions.