Top 3 Ingredients in Natural Dry Cat Food

Natural pet food is generally free of chemicals, by-products or potentially harmful fillers. Some brands of natural pet food include Flint River, Halo, EVO and Blue Buff, among many others. Natural cat food is typically high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and is without chemical preservatives. There are three top ingredients in dry natural cat food.

  1. Protein

    • One of the primary ingredients in natural cat food is meat, which provides protein. This can be fish, chicken, liver or lamb. Another common source of protein in dry natural cat food is eggs. If meat is one of the first three ingredients listed on the label, there is a high percentage of meat in the food.

    Whole Grains

    • Whole grains provide fiber, protein and nutrients to cats. Examples of whole grains in natural cat food include oatmeal, barley and wheat.

    Vegetables/Fruit

    • As with humans, vegetables and fruit provide antioxidants and vitamins C, A and E to cats. Vegetables and fruit should constitute a high percentage of the food contents. Common vegetable ingredients in natural cat food are peas and carrots. Apples are a commonly used fruit.