Cat Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes Nature's Recipe® Vitality Bites™ cat food special?
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What is the history of Nature's Recipe® in creating innovative
diets to meet the special needs of cat owners?
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What kind of natural preservatives are used in Nature's Recipe® cat
foods?
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Do you make a vegetarian food for cats?
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My cat is used to eating Nature's Recipe® Vitality Bites™ Complete
Formula Lamb & Rice. Does Nature's Recipe® Vitality Bites™ Hairball
Control, Weight Control have the same excellent taste?
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What are the benefits of feeding my cat Nature's Recipe® Urinary
System Recipe?
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My cat has not had problems with hairballs in the past. Should I
consider using Nature's Recipe® Hairball Control Recipe now?
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How do you recommend feeding a cat that is on a special diet in a
multi-cat household?
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What is the shelf life of Nature's Recipe® cat products?
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What kind of guarantee do you offer with these diets?
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Can I order directly from you?
ABOUT NATURE’S RECIPE® CAT FOOD:
Q.) What makes Nature's Recipe® Vitality Bites™
cat food special?
A.)
Vitality Bites™ is an innovative blend of vitamins, minerals and nutrients
that’s so beneficial, you and your cat will notice the difference.
Nature’s Recipe® makes choosing your cat’s food simple with a line of foods for
every lifestyle. Our formulas have been developed by animal nutritionists and
pet scientists for complete and balanced nutrition.
Unlike many other premium cat foods, Nature’s Recipe® cat food never uses beef
or wheat. We only us highly digestible ingredients – proteins like chicken and
lamb, carbohydrates like rice – plus the right combination of vitamins, mineral
and essential nutrients. To enhance flavor, we use natural ingredients like
meat broths and salmon oil. And, when the benefits of fiber are needed, we use
natural sources from green peas and tomatoes.
And because it’s Nature’s Recipe® cat food, you won’t find a single artificial
preservative, flavor or color. Nature's Recipe® uses protein and fat that are
preserved with mixed tocopherols, not synthetic preservatives.
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Q.) What is the history of Nature's Recipe®
in creating innovative diets to meet the special needs of cat owners?
A.) Originally, our diets were created as all-natural, home-cooked meals
to meet the special needs of pets with life-threatening allergies to common pet
food ingredients. This experience inspired us to develop a special line of
diets so pet owners could have access to natural pet foods for special needs.
The result was Nature's Recipe®, the first company to approach pet health
through an all-natural scientific regimen. A few of our innovations for cats
include:
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First to use a blend of chicken, salmon and vegetable oils to provide Omega 3
and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and soft, lustrous coats
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Q.) What kind of natural preservatives are used
in Nature's Recipe® cat foods?
A.) Nature's Recipe® cat food does not use any chemical
preservatives, such as ethoxyquin, BHA, or BHT. It is naturally preserved with
mixed tocopherols.
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Q.) Do you make a vegetarian food for cats?
A.) Cats, unlike humans or dogs, are strict carnivores and have very
high protein requirements. They do not require plant products in their diet.
For example, cats do not have a strict requirement for carbohydrates and can't
utilize beta-carotene as a source of vitamin A. For this reason we have not
developed a vegetarian formula for cats.
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ABOUT OUR CAT FOOD RECIPES:
Q.) My cat is used to eating Nature's Recipe®
Vitality Bites™ Complete Formula Lamb & Rice. Does Nature's Recipe®
Vitality Bites™ Hairball Control, Weight Control have the same excellent taste?
A.) Yes! Our studies have shown that cats love the taste of these
products, so you can be assured your cat will receive all the taste and
nutrition he is used to, plus the added benefits built into these formulas.
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Q.) What are the benefits of feeding my cat
Nature's Recipe® Urinary Tract Health Formula?
A.) House cats are particularly susceptible to urinary system problems,
especially if they are spayed or neutered. Nature's Recipe® Urinary System
Formula provides a complete and balanced diet with selected protein meals and
mineral sources. This helps ensure that your cat does not receive excess levels
of protein and minerals, known to be contributing factors to urinary health
problems. To further ensure the effectiveness of Nature's Recipe® Urinary
System Formula, always provide your cat with plenty of fresh water.
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Q.) My cat has not had problems with hairballs in
the past. Should I consider using Nature's Recipe® Weight Control &
Hairball Formula now?
A.) Even though your cat currently does not experience hairball
problems, you may want to feed Nature's Recipe® Weight Control & Hairball
to prevent hairballs from forming in the future. All cats groom themselves
daily, even more frequently during the transition from winter to summer coats.
And since Nature's Recipe® Hairball Recipe is made with the same high-quality
ingredients as our Complete Formula products, your cat will get the same great
taste he already enjoys.
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ABOUT FEEDING NATURE’S RECIPE® CAT FOOD:
Q.) How do you recommend feeding a cat that is on
a special diet in a multi-cat household?
A.) Unfortunately, the best recommendation is to feed this cat
separately from the other cats and keep the other food away from the cat on the
special diet. This is difficult in multi-cat households, but can be
accomplished with meal feeding as opposed to leaving the food out all of the
time.
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Q.) What is the shelf life of Nature's Recipe®
cat products?
A.) Nature's Recipe® dry cat food products have a shelf-life of 18
months from the date of production and treat products have a shelf-life of 12
months from the date of production. Once opened, the product should be good for
the time it takes the pet to consume the bag. We recommend the product be
stored, tightly sealed, in a cool, dry place. The production code on the bag
includes a Best Before Date for your convenience.
Nature's Recipe® canned product has a shelf-life of three years from the date of
production. Once opened, it should be covered and stored in the refrigerator,
and used within three to four days. The production code on the can includes a
Best Before Date. This is located on the bottom of the can.
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Q.) What kind of guarantee do you offer with
these diets?
A.) All Nature's Recipe® products come with a 100% money-back guarantee.
If you are not satisfied with our product, you may return it to the store for a
refund or an exchange.
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Q.) Can I order directly from you?
A.) We do not have the ability to sell our products directly; however,
Nature's Recipe® products are sold nationally through Petco in the U.S., as
well as through other independent pet specialty stores. To locate a store in
your area that carries Nature's Recipe®, you can use our Store Locator feature,
or call 1-800-237-3856 Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time. If you wish
to have the food delivered to your home, you may want to visit one of our
online e-Tailers.
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